Robert Louis Stevenson – Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for May 19th. Now, did you know that today is Plant Something Day? That’s right — today is your official excuse to dig into the dirt, get your hands messy, and whisper sweet nothings to a tomato plant. Whether you’ve got a backyard garden, a windowsill herb pot, or just a very patient houseplant, today is the day to put something green into the ground and see what grows. In the spirit of that, here’s your quote for today from Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer best known for classics like Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped.
Robert Louis Stevenson once said:
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."
This one hits home on Plant Something Day, doesn’t it? It’s a reminder that progress isn't always loud or visible — sometimes it's just a quiet act of planting a seed. Whether that seed is literal or metaphorical — like starting a new habit, offering kindness, or learning something new — what matters is the intention behind it, not the immediate results.
In a world that constantly wants to measure output, success, and instant gratification, it’s oddly refreshing to pause and say, “Hey, I planted something today. That’s enough.” Even if the only thing you plant today is the idea that things take time. So go ahead — plant a seed, water a dream, or just repot that fern that’s been giving you the side eye for the last six months. Growth takes time, but it always starts with a little action today. Another quote of the day is in the can.... or pot. Hopefully the seeds of this quote will germinate into something good.
I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today, but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station, with another Daily Quote.