"Play and pray; but on the whole do not pray when you are playing and do not play when you are praying."

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Source: Charles Williams (2016). “Descent Into Hell”, p.65, Charles Williams

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Charles Williams

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Charles Williams was a British writer and theologian known for his unique blend of fantasy and spiritual themes, particularly in works like 'The Place of the Lion.'

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