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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.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“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.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

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.

Key Takeaway

Visit a peaceful place when blue.

Themes

grief solace reflection

Mood

calming reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • depression
  • loneliness
  • stress relief
  • creative block

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What places help you reset?
  • How does environment affect mood?
A Different Perspective

May not work for everyone; some find it morbid.

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