The Economic Times

Happiness Habit of the day by Robert Louis Stevenson: There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy, we sow anonymous benefits upon the world, what the Scottish novelist teaches about the power of joy

Robert Louis Stevensons quote, There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy, we sow anonymous benefits upon the world, reminds us that joy is not just personal but a gift to others. In his essay An Apology for Idlers, the Scottish novelist believed happiness creates unseen positive effects. Despite lifelong health struggles, Stevenson showed resilience through his celebrated works like Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.