Balance Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“There comes an end to all things; the most capacious measure is filled at last; and this brief condescension to evil finally destroyed the balance of my soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The End of All Things, 1885
Life’s cycles end, and the vastness of existence is finally measured, while a brief encounter with evil disrupts the soul’s balance.
In simple terms: Ends and beginnings shape existence; evil unsettles.
Key Takeaway
Recognize cycles and seek inner equilibrium.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
existence
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- reflecting on mortality
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
impermanence
balance
evil
soul
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you restore balance after turmoil?
- What does “measure” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may be impossible when overwhelmed by darkness.
