Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
My idea of man's chief end was to enrich the world with things of beauty, and have a fairly good time myself while doing so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of creating beauty in the world while also finding joy in the process.
In this quote, Robert Louis Stevenson articulates his belief that the primary purpose of life is to contribute positively to the world by creating beautiful things. He suggests that one should enjoy their endeavors and find personal happiness while enriching the lives of others through art and beauty.
Themes
BeautyArtHappinessEnrichmentLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used at an art gallery opening to inspire artists and attendees.
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The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed, from the domination of outward conditions.
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