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Partly from the damping influence of this alarm, partly to…

“Partly from the damping influence of this alarm, partly to rest Silver and the sick folk, the whole party sat down as soon as they had gained the brow of the ascent.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““Partly from the damping influence of this alarm, partly to rest Silver and the sick folk, the whole party sat down as soon as they had gained the brow of the ascent.””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The group rests after a climb, seeking relief for the sick and weary

In simple terms: Rest follows a hard ascent, especially for the vulnerable

Key Takeaway

Pause to recover before continuing the journey

Themes

endurance compassion rest

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • mountain hikes
  • long‑distance travel
  • military campaigns
  • expeditions

Key Concepts

human frailty group dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you rest versus push forward?
  • How do you care for the vulnerable in a group?
A Different Perspective

Rest can become a delay if overindulged

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