Marriage Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
““and I lived on rum, I tell you. It’s been meat and drink, and man and wife, to me; and if I’m not to have my rum now I’m a poor old hulk on a lee shore, my””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Bottle Imp", 1891
Relying on simple comforts can mask deeper emptiness and longing.
In simple terms: Simple comforts may hide deeper needs.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper fulfillment beyond basics.
Themes
contentment
longing
materialism
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- relationships
- career choices
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
existential
selfreflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple comforts do you rely on?
- Do they hide deeper desires?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize material comfort over emotional health.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
