He’s not safe, but he’s good (referring to Aslan, the Lion, in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)
This quote, “He’s not safe, but he’s good,” is a reference to Aslan, the lion in C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Aslan represents a powerful force that is beyond human control or understanding – he is not “safe” in the sense that his actions are predictable or always comfortable. Yet despite this unpredictability and potential for danger, Aslan is inherently good; his intentions and outcomes are beneficial even if they may initially seem frightening or harmful.
The idea behind this quote suggests that goodness does not necessarily equate to safety or comfort. It challenges our common perception of what ‘good’ should look like – it doesn’t always have to be gentle, easy or comforting. Sometimes ‘good’ can be challenging, scary and unpredictable.
This concept can be applied in today’s world on both macroscopic (societal) and microscopic (individual) levels. From a societal perspective, policies or leaders may sometimes need to make decisions which are unpopular or seemingly harsh but ultimately serve a greater good for society as a whole.
On an individual level, we often face situations where we have to step out of our comfort zones for personal growth and development – taking up new jobs with more responsibilities; moving cities; ending toxic relationships etc., all of which might seem unsafe because they involve risk-taking and facing unknowns but are ultimately steps towards betterment.
In terms of personal development too this idea holds relevance as growth often involves discomfort- pushing boundaries; confronting fears; challenging old beliefs etc., all of which might feel unsafe because they disrupt our status quo but eventually lead us towards becoming better versions of ourselves.
So essentially what this quote implies is that just because something seems dangerous does not mean it isn’t beneficial – sometimes it’s the very things that scare us most which hold potential for greatest growth.
