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C. S. Lewis: Clarity and Confusion: A Balanced Introduction to His Writings is unavailable, but you can change that!

C. S. Lewis was a remarkable man. Becoming a Christian almost against his will, he once described himself as England’s most reluctant convert. Yet he went on to become one of the seminal thinkers of the twentieth century, with an influence almost unparalleled in his generation. A prolific writer, broadcaster, and academic, his books have found their way into homes all around the world, and his...

… the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere fleabites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind. Does this seem to you exaggerated? If so, think it over. I pointed out a moment ago that the more pride one had, the more one disliked pride in others. In fact, if you want to find out how proud you are the easiest way is to ask yourself,
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