Quotation by

Robert Louis Stevenson

It is not likely that posterity will fall in love with us, but not impossible that it may respect or sympathize so a man would rather leave behind him the portrait of his spirit than a portrait of his face.

Respect

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Stevenson suggests that future generations probably won't admire us personally, but they might understand or appreciate our character and values. Because of this, a person would prefer to be remembered for their inner qualities rather than just their physical appearance.

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