30 Inspiring CS Lewis Quotes to Heal Your Heart Right Now

Introduction

Quotes have a way of cutting straight to the heart: a few well-chosen words can lift a heavy spirit, steady a wavering resolve, or reframe a painful moment. C.S. Lewis was a master of concise, profound expression—his lines can comfort the grieving, steady the anxious, and spark courage when you need it most. Use these quotes when you need a morning boost, a reminder in a tough hour, a caption for reflection, or the right words to share with someone you care about.

Motivational quotes

• "Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you will get neither." — C. S. Lewis
• "The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is." — C. S. Lewis
• "Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." — C. S. Lewis
• "Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done." — C. S. Lewis
• "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." — C. S. Lewis

Inspirational quotes

• "We read to know we are not alone." — C. S. Lewis
• "We are mirrors whose brightness is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us." — C. S. Lewis
• "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." — C. S. Lewis
• "Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different?" — C. S. Lewis
• "The great thing to remember is that though our feelings come and go, His love for us does not." — C. S. Lewis

Life wisdom quotes

• "No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good." — C. S. Lewis
• "There are two kinds of people: those who say to God 'Thy will be done' and those to whom God says 'All right, have it your way'." — C. S. Lewis
• "Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil." — C. S. Lewis
• "The Christians who did the most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next." — C. S. Lewis
• "We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will be." — C. S. Lewis

Healing & grief quotes

• "No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear." — C. S. Lewis
• "The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal." — C. S. Lewis
• "Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape." — C. S. Lewis
• "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless." — C. S. Lewis
• "We are half‑hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us..." — C. S. Lewis

Faith & spirituality quotes

• "God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there." — C. S. Lewis
• "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." — C. S. Lewis
• "There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal." — C. S. Lewis
• "The safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings..." — C. S. Lewis
• "We read to know we are not alone." — C. S. Lewis (also a spiritual consolation)

Friendship & love quotes

• "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" — C. S. Lewis
• "To love at all is to be vulnerable." — C. S. Lewis
• "To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken..." — C. S. Lewis
• "Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive." — C. S. Lewis
• "Courage, dear heart." — C. S. Lewis

Conclusion

Short, sharp truths can reorient your day and soften your pain. C.S. Lewis offers a rare blend of honesty, tenderness, and clarity—use these lines as daily mantras, journal prompts, or gentle reminders shared with a friend. Over time, the steady repetition of wise words reshapes how you see yourself and your world—one quote can be the nudge toward healing, hope, or a braver tomorrow.