C. S. Lewis quote: The modern habit of doing ceremonial things unceremoniously is no proof of humility; rather it proves the offender's inability to ...

The modern habit of doing ceremonial things unceremoniously is no proof of humility; rather it proves the offender's inability to forget himself in the rite, and his readiness to spoil for every one else the proper pleasure of ritual.

~ C. S. Lewis ~

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