The mark of a Scot of all classes [is that] he ... remembers and cherishes the memory of his forebears, good or bad; and there burns alive in him a sense of identity with the dead even to the twentieth generation. Robert Louis Stevenson More Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson More Quotes From Robert Louis Stevenson Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson motivationalinspirationallife The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. Robert Louis Stevenson successlovelife We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend. Robert Louis Stevenson best-friendfriendshiptravel Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences. Robert Louis Stevenson banquetslifereality Make the most of the best and the least of the worst. Robert Louis Stevenson effectivenessworstinspiration Be what you are, and become what you are capable of becoming. Robert Louis Stevenson capablebecoming You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand? Robert Louis Stevenson runningmotivationalinspirational 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 own hands lies the power to choose – what we want most to be we are. Robert Louis Stevenson fightingwarlying The person who has stopped being thankful has fallen asleep in life. Robert Louis Stevenson being-thankfulfallenthankfulness You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. Robert Louis Stevenson womenlovefunny Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Robert Louis Stevenson sympathymemoriesdeath There is nothing but God's grace. We walk upon it; we breathe it; we live and die by it; it makes the nails and axles of the universe. Robert Louis Stevenson nailsgracefriendship It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. Robert Louis Stevenson natureheartmen To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive. Robert Louis Stevenson hopesportslife Everyday courage has few witnesses. But yours is no less noble because no drum beats for you and no crowds shout your name. Robert Louis Stevenson everydaynamescourage Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary. Robert Louis Stevenson politicalwittyfunny Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things. Robert Louis Stevenson simplemindhappiness When your toil has been a pleasure, you have not earned money merely, but money, health, delight, and moral profit, all in one. Robert Louis Stevenson toilentrepreneurhappiness Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was. Robert Louis Stevenson starting-overachievementsuccess Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others. Robert Louis Stevenson strengthsuccessinspirational
