It still remains true that no justification of virtue will enable a man to be virtuous. C. S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man More Quotes by C. S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man More Quotes From C. S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey "people." People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war.... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest.... C. S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
