Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
An intelligent person, looking out of his eyes and hearkening in his ears, with a smile on his face all the time, will get more true education than many another in a life of heroic vigils".
Interpretation
What this quote means
True education comes from awareness and openness to the world around us.
In this quote, Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes that genuine education is not merely about formal schooling but rather about being observant and receptive to one's surroundings. He suggests that an intelligent person who approaches life with curiosity and positivity will gather more knowledge and insights than someone who merely engages in rigorous study without those qualities.
Themes
EducationIntelligenceAwarenessCuriosityPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire students to engage more actively in their learning process.
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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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