C.S. Lewis

Tyrannies

By aaforringer on March 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity… Read More ›

Desires

By aaforringer on September 26, 2013 • ( 0 )

Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger: well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim: well, there is such a thing as water. Men feel sexual… Read More ›