The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose.

C.s. Lewis
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About This Quote

The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose. This quote captures the idea that all that truly matters in life is what we give away. If you try to hold on to things that are not yours, then you will ultimately end up with nothing.

The people who have the greatest happiness are the ones who have given everything they have away. On the other hand, if you try to hang on too tightly to what is not yours, you will most likely lose everything you care about.

Source: Mere Christianity

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