Gift Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“I am in the habit of looking not so much to the nature of a gift as to the spirit in which it is offered.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883
The value of a gift lies more in the giver's intention than its material nature.
In simple terms: Intent matters more than the gift itself.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the spirit behind gifts.
Themes
gratitude
intent
relationships
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- holiday exchanges
- thank‑you notes
Key Concepts
psychology
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intention shape your perception of generosity?
- Do you ever overlook a gift’s meaning?
![“There are two ways whereby men may be guilty of the neglect of this heavenly favour:--[1.] They are so when the gift itself is not valued nor sought after, nor endeavoured to be attained. And this is done under various pretences. Some imagine that it is no gift of the Spirit, and so despise it…” quote by John Owen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/800/john-owen-1415_quote_there-are-two-ways-whereby-men-may-be-gu_1064765.jpg)
