Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Some people swallow the universe like a pill; they travel on through the world, like smiling images pushed from behind.

Some people swallow the universe like a pill; they travel on

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who seemingly breeze through life without truly experiencing or reflecting upon the world around them. They consume the vastness of the universe without really tasting or internalizing its essence. These people appear content, almost like figurines being propelled forward with a smile, devoid of genuine curiosity or understanding. It underlines the superficiality and lack of depth that can arise when one fails to truly engage with their environment, choosing instead to simply pass through it without genuine connection or appreciation.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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