Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A successful person finds fulfillment in living a good life, sharing joy, and fostering deep connections.
This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes that true success goes beyond material wealth; it is about the quality of oneβs life experiences. A successful individual is one who has not only enjoyed life through laughter but has also built meaningful relationships and spread love, suggesting that happiness and connection are integral to a fulfilling life.
Themes
SuccessHappinessLoveLifeLaughter
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech, one could encourage students by saying, 'Remember, that man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.'
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His past was fairly blameless; few men could read the rolls of their life with less apprehension; yet he was humbled to the dust by the many ill things he had done, and raised up again into sober and fearful gratitude by the many he had come so near to doing, yet avoided.
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