Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

If a man loves the labor of his trade apart from any question of success or fame, the Gods have called him.

If a man loves the labor of his trade apart from any questio

Summary

This quote suggests that true passion and fulfillment come from finding joy in one's work regardless of external rewards or recognition. When an individual genuinely loves and takes pleasure in their craft, it is said that the Gods have chosen and blessed them. It highlights the idea that finding intrinsic motivation and satisfaction in one's labor can be a divine calling, a sign of alignment with one's purpose and connection to something greater than oneself.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

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