I see Canada as a country torn between a very northern, rather extraordinary, mystical spirit which it fears and its desire to present itself to the world as a Scotch banker. Robertson Davies bankercanadacountry Change image and share on social
The love of truth lies at the root of much humor. Robertson Davies humorlielove Change image and share on social
Only a fool expects to be happy all the time. Robertson Davies expectfoolhappy Change image and share on social
Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a mad woman; only the wisest survive when attacked by a mad notion. Robertson Davies attackdogfew Change image and share on social
If we seek the pleasures of love, passion should be occasional, and common sense continual. Robertson Davies commoncontinuallove Change image and share on social
A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight. Robertson Davies agebookbuild Change image and share on social
The great book for you is the book that has the most to say to you at the moment when you are reading. I do not mean the book that is most instructive, but the book that feeds your spirit. And that depends on your age, your experience, your psychological and spiritual need. Robertson Davies agebookdepend share on social
Canada is not really a place where you are encouraged to have large spiritual adventures. Robertson Davies adventurecanadaencourage Change image and share on social
No people in the world can make you feel so small as the English. Robertson Davies englishfeelmake Change image and share on social
To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser. Robertson Davies badbookcharacteristic Change image and share on social
