Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

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

Our business in this world is not to succeed, but to continu

Summary

The quote suggests that our purpose in life is not solely to achieve success, but rather to embrace and persist through failures with a positive attitude. It emphasizes that failures are inevitable and should not be perceived as setbacks or roadblocks. Instead, the focus should be on maintaining a resilient and optimistic mindset, knowing that failures are part of the journey towards personal growth and eventual success.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

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