The Problem of Pain

by C.S. Lewis

when pain is to be borne, a little courage helps more than much knowledge, a little human sympathy more than much courage, and the least tincture of the love of God more than all.

to prehistoric man the neighbouring forest must have been infinite enough,

it is mere nonsense to put pain among the discoveries of science.

great religions were first preached, and long practised, in a world without chloroform.

corresponding to nothing objective and serving no biological function, yet