“To know what you like is the beginning of wisdom and of old age. Youth is wholly experimental. The essence and charm of that unquiet and delightful epoch is ignorance of self as well as ignorance of life.”
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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