“If your morals make you dreary, depend upon it they are wrong. I do not say "give them up," for they may be all you have; but conceal them like a vice, lest they should spoil the lives of better and simpler people.”
Book:Across the Plains
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
Across the Plains
This book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by settlers as they navigate the harsh landscape of the American West. It explores themes of survival, community, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more
Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th-century Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His works are characterized by adventure and romance, with his most famous novels being 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventure of the Treasure Island'. Stevenson's works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on literature. more
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