Book Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“Go, little book, and wish to all Flowers in the garden, meat in the hall, A bin of wine, a spice of wit, A house with lawns enclosing it, A living river by the door, A nightingale in the sycamore!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: A Child's Garden of Verses, 1885
The speaker wishes for a bountiful, harmonious life filled with nature, nourishment, wit, and beauty.
In simple terms: Wishes for a rich, balanced life.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance and abundance.
Themes
nature
abundance
harmony
creativity
comfort
Mood
joyful
contemplative
optimistic
Type
poetic
inspirational
aspirational
When to use this quote
- home life
- garden design
- personal goals
- celebrations
- daily rituals
Key Concepts
contentment
pleasure
beauty
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple pleasures can you cultivate daily?
- How do you balance material comforts with inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing abundance may overlook effort needed to achieve it.
