Robert Louis Stevenson, "Pulvis et umbra," 1888's Quote - We look for some reward of our endeavours and are disappointed; no

We look for some reward of our endeavours and are disappointed; not success, not happiness, not even peace of conscience, crowns our ineffectual efforts to do well. – Robert Louis Stevenson, “Pulvis et umbra,” 1888

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