Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
It is better to lose health like a spendthrift than to waste it like a miser.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritizing health should be done actively and boldly rather than hoarding it through extreme caution.
This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson highlights the importance of living a full and vibrant life rather than overly worrying about conserving one's health to the point of detriment. It suggests that it's preferable to live freely and sometimes recklessly with health, rather than being excessively frugal and cautious, which can lead to missed experiences and opportunities for joy.
Themes
HealthLifeBalanceWellbeingLiving Fully
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wellness seminar to encourage individuals to embrace a more active lifestyle.
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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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