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
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 greatest gift that Oxford gives her sons is, I truly believe, a genial irreverence toward learning, and from that irreverence love may spring. Robertson Davies genialgiftgreat Change image and share on social
Do not suppose, however, that I intend to urge a diet of classics on anybody. I have seen such diets at work. I have known people who have actually read all, or almost all, the guaranteed Hundred Best Books. God save us from reading nothing but the best. Robertson Davies bookclassicdiet share on social
Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt. Robertson Davies doubtfanaticismovercompensation Change image and 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
Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons. Robertson Davies authorcatcreature 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
The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said, however inexperienced the writer. Robertson Davies inevitablyinexperienceinfluence Change image and share on social
May I make a suggestion, hoping it is not an impertinence? Write it down: write down what you feel. It is sometimes a wonderful help in misery. Robertson Davies feelhopeimpertinence Change image and share on social