Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Every man has a sane spot somewhere.

Every man has a sane spot somewhere.

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how irrational or unstable a person may seem, they all have a part of them that remains rational and balanced. It implies that there is a core of sanity within every individual, even if their actions or behavior may occasionally contradict this. It acknowledges that everyone, regardless of their perceived state of mind, possesses a stable, rational aspect that exists beneath the surface.

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Humanity

By Robert Louis Stevenson

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