Man with his new powers became rich like Midas but all that he touched had gone dead and cold. Author: C.S. Lewis Copy Quote More from C.S. Lewis “It is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a pig satisfied.” “Each day we are becoming a creature of splendid glory or one of unthinkable hor…” “Give up yourself, and you will find your real self. Lose your life and you will…” “Shut your mouth; open your eyes and ears.”