"I believe in an ultimate decency of things."

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Source: Letter to Sidney Colvin, 23 August 1893, in Sidney Colvin (ed.) 'The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson' (1911) vol. 4, p. 211

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Robert Louis Stevenson

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author known for his adventure novels, including 'Treasure Island' and 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.

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"The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had."

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