Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson, (attribu
The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating and finding joy in the simple pleasures and responsibilities of everyday existence. It encourages individuals to value the things that are most readily available to them, such as the ability to breathe and see, the beauty of nature, and the fulfillment that comes from fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities. It suggests that rather than constantly seeking grandeur and reaching for unattainable goals, true contentment can be found by living a life grounded in the ordinary, yet meaningful activities of each day.
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