C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

"For you will certainly carry out God's purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you whether you serve like Judas or like John."

"Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal."

"A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."

"A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."

"Even if there were pains in Heaven, all who understand would desire them."

"We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it's there for emergencies but he hopes he'll never have to use it."