Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
Of what shall we be proud of if we are not proud of our friends?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pride in our friends reflects our values and connections.
This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson suggests that a sense of pride should extend to our friends, as they are reflections of who we are and what we value. If we cannot take pride in those we choose to be close to, it calls into question our own values and character.
Themes
PrideFriendsFriendshipConnectionsValues
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a gathering to celebrate friendship.
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