Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

I am in the habit of looking not so much to the nature of a gift as to the spirit in which it is offered.

I am in the habit of looking not so much to the nature of a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's focus is not solely on the material value of a gift, but rather on the intention and sincerity behind the gift. It implies that the speaker values the thoughtfulness and genuine sentiment behind the gesture more than the monetary worth of the present. The quote may emphasize the importance of appreciating the thought and effort put into a gift rather than solely its materialistic aspect.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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