Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies. Bless us, if it may be, in all our innocent endeavors. If it may not, give us the strength to encounter that which is to come, that we be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in wrath, and in all changes of fortune and down to the gates of death, loyal and loving one to another.

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Summary

This quote is a prayer that asks for various qualities and blessings to help navigate through life's challenges. It seeks to be bestowed with courage, joy, and a peaceful mindset. The prayer also requests for the preservation of friendships and the ability to show compassion towards enemies. It asks for blessings in all endeavors, but if that is not possible, it asks for strength to face difficulties with bravery. The prayer then encourages remaining steadfast during tough times, controlling anger, and maintaining loyalty and love for one another until the very end.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

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