“So soon as prudence has begun to grow up in the brain, like a dismal fungus, it finds its first expression in a paralysis of generous acts.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records (Annotated Edition)
This annotated edition brings together a diverse array of personal narratives, profiles, and scholarly essays, offering readers a rich tapestry of human experiences and insights. 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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