Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
And my heart springs up anew,_x000D_ _x000D_ Bright and confident and true,_x000D_ _x000D_ And the old love comes to meet me, in the dawning and the dew.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the resurgence of love and positivity, highlighting the joy of rekindled emotions.
In this quote, Robert Louis Stevenson captures the essence of love as a powerful and rejuvenating force in our lives. The imagery of a heart springing up anew suggests a renewal of feelings and hope, as the speaker reflects on how past love gracefully reenters their life, particularly during moments of beauty and tranquility, such as dawn and dew. It conveys a sense of optimism and the enduring impact of love.
Themes
LoveRenewalHopeEmotionsPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding speech to highlight the renewal of love.
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