“Talk is by far the most accessible of pleasures. It costs nothing in money, it is all profit, it completes our education, founds and fosters our friendships, and can be enjoyed at any age and in almost any state of health.”

Scottish novelist of the late 19th century, Stevenson is best known for his adventure novels and ghost stories. His works like *Treasure Island* and *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* blend vivid storytelling with psychological depth.