Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.
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A generous prayer is never presented in vain the petition may be refused, but the petitioner is always, I believe, rewarded by some gracious visitation.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Even if the doctor does not give you a year, even if he hesitates about a month, make one brave push and see what can be accomplished in a week.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Such a life is very fine,
But it's not so nice as mine:
You must often as you trod,
Have wearied not to be abroad.
Robert Louis Stevenson
For memories of love are more
Than the white moon there above,
And dearer than quiet moonshine
Are the thoughts of her I love.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Many's the long night I've dreamed of cheese - toasted, mostly.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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