Builder Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“[T]he kingdom of heaven is of the childlike, of those who are easy to please, who love and who give pleasure. Mighty men of their hands, the smiters and the builders and the judges, have lived long and done sternly and yet preserved this lovely character; and among our carpet interests and twopenny concerns, the shame were indelible if we should lose it. Gentleness and cheerfulness, these come before all morality; they are the perfect duties.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1885
True moral goodness comes from childlike innocence, gentleness, and cheerfulness rather than strict authority or material concerns.
In simple terms: Kindness and simple joy are the highest virtues.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate childlike gentleness.
Themes
innocence
gentleness
cheerfulness
morality
humility
Mood
warm
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- conflict resolution
- personal development
- community building
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance innocence with responsibility?
- What practices nurture genuine cheerfulness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on childlike traits may neglect necessary discipline and boundaries.
