Robert Louis Stevenson

It is the habitual carriage of the umbrella that is the stamp of
Respectability. The umbrella has become the read more

It is the habitual carriage of the umbrella that is the stamp of
Respectability. The umbrella has become the acknowledged index
of social position. . . . Crusoe was rather a moralist than a
pietist, and his leaf-umbrella is as fine an example of the
civilized mind striving to express itself under adverse
circumstances as we have ever met with.

Marriage is like life - it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.

Marriage is like life - it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.

Perpetual devotion to what a man calls his business, is only to be sustained by perpetual neglect of many other read more

Perpetual devotion to what a man calls his business, is only to be sustained by perpetual neglect of many other things.

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the read more

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.

Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.