Monday Morning Quote – Robert Louis Stevenson on Having all of Your Appendages
Is it just us, or do weekends fly by way too quickly? On the upside, however, you’ve got yourself another Monday Morning Quote to start this week off on the right foot. In commemoration of his 160th birthday on Saturday, this week’s quote is by the celebrated Scottish novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson, whose most well-known works include Treasure Island and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (the original draft for which Stevenson wrote in three days—only to burn it and start again).
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It’s a pleasant thing to be young and have ten toes.
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This particular quote comes straight from the mouth of Long John Silver, the main antagonist of Treasure Island—a parrot-shouldered scalawag and the inspiration behind the delectable American fast-food chain of the same name. In context, the quote makes a lot more sense considering that Long John Silver—in what has become a favorite stereotype of pirates around the world—has a big fat wooden peg leg.
Out of context, however, there’s something to be said for being young and still having all ten of your metaphorical toes. So make sure to dedicate a silent, piratical Y’aaaaaaaar! to our good friend, Robert Louis Stevenson, and spend a moment to reflect on the blessings of youth and well-being on this fine Monday morning.
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Indeed, J! There’s nothing like happy faces and happy toes!
It’s a pleasant thing to be young and have ten beautiful smiles in this great Monday morning~ Thanks for this quote!