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
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
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
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
What we call luck is the inner man externalized. We make things happen to us. Robertson Davies callexternalizehappen 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
Students today are a pretty solemn lot. One of the really notable achievements of the twentieth century has been to make the young old before their time. Robertson Davies achievementcenturylot Change image and 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
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
