Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is th… - C. S. Lewis

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Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is.

C. S. Lewis

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About C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was an Irish author, scholar of medieval literature, and Christian apologist. He is best known for his essays on Christianity and for the children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Pen Names: N. W. Clerk • Clive Hamilton

Birth Name: Clive Staples Lewis

Alternative Names: CS Lewis • C.S. Lewis • Clive Lewis • Nat Whilk

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Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is. - C. S. Lewis

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