The rule of the universe is that others can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, and one can paddle every canoe except one's own. - C. S. Lewis

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The rule of the universe is that others can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, and one can paddle every canoe except one's own.

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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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