“Once I guessed right, And I got credit by't; Thrice I guessed wrong, And I kept my credit on.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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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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