“You can forgive people who do not follow you through a philosophical disquisition; but to find your wife laughing when you had tears in your eyes, or staring when you were in a fit of laughter, would go some way towards a dissolution of the marriage.”
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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