Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

If your morals make you dreary, depend upon it they are wrong. I do not say give them up, for they may be all you have; but conceal them like a vice, lest they should spoil the lives of better and simpler people.

If your morals make you dreary, depend upon it they are wron

Summary

This quote suggests that if one's moral values lead to a constant state of unhappiness or melancholy, then those morals may be flawed or misguided. It advises not to abandon these morals completely since they may still hold personal importance, but rather to keep them hidden and not let them negatively impact the lives of others who might have more positive and uncomplicated outlooks. In essence, this quote urges individuals to reflect on their morals and consider whether they are truly enriching their lives or causing unnecessary misery.

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