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God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing
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"God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing"

- C. S. Lewis

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This quote by C. S. Lewis is a reminder that true happiness and peace can only originate from God. He is the source of all joy and contentment, and without Him, these things do not exist. Lewis is emphasizing that God is the only one who can supply us with real and enduring happiness and peace. He is the only one who can fill the void in our hearts and give us the satisfaction that we seek. He is the only one who can bring us true happiness and satisfaction. Without Him, we are entrusted to a vacuum that can not be filled by anything else. Lewis is reminding us that God is the only one who can offer us with the peace and happiness that we want.

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C. S. Lewis This quote is written / told by C. S. Lewis between November 29, 1898 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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