Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.

Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to f

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of our existence is not solely focused on achieving success in everything we do, but to have the resilience and positivity to persist even in the face of failures. It implies that failure is an inevitable part of life and should not deter us from pursuing our goals or dampening our spirits. The emphasis is placed on maintaining an optimistic outlook, learning from our failures, and continually striving for personal growth rather than fixating solely on the destination of success.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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