"The choice of every lost soul can be expressed in the word… - C. S. Lewis

"The choice of every lost soul can be expressed in the words "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.

C. S. Lewis

The Great Divorce · February 1, 2002 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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"The choice of every lost soul can be expressed in the words "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven. - C. S. Lewis

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