Antidote Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“There is a certain frame of mind to which a cemetery is, if not an antidote, at least an alleviation. If you are in a fit of the blues, go nowhere else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, 1886
A cemetery offers a soothing escape for those feeling down, providing a quiet place to reflect and find relief.
In simple terms: Cemeteries can calm sadness.
Visit a peaceful place when blue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- depression
- loneliness
- stress relief
- creative block
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What places help you reset?
- How does environment affect mood?
May not work for everyone; some find it morbid.