It is not for nothing, either, that the umbrella has become the very foremost badge of modern civilization--the Urim and Thummim of respectability. . . . So strongly do we feel on this point, indeed, that we are almost inclined to consider all who possess really well-conditioned umbrellas as worthy of the Franchise.
The person who has stopped being thankful has fallen asleep in life. - Robert Louis Stevenson
The person who has stopped being thankful has fallen asleep in life.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences. - Robert Louis Stevenson
Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. - Robert Louis Stevenson
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
In each of us, two natures are at war – the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our… - Robert Louis Stevenson
In each of us, two natures are at war – the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our…
You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. - Robert Louis Stevenson
You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.
If a man lives to any considerable age, it can not be denied that he laments his imprudences, but I notice he often laments his youth a deal more bit… - Robert Louis Stevenson
If a man lives to any considerable age, it can not be denied that he laments his imprudences, but I notice he often laments his youth a deal more bit…
To love is the great amulet that makes this world a garden. - Robert Louis Stevenson
To love is the great amulet that makes this world a garden.
Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things. - Robert Louis Stevenson
Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.
Don't ever confuse motion with progress. - Robert Louis Stevenson
Don't ever confuse motion with progress.
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