“The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past.” Continue reading
Tag Archives: Robertson Davies
Robertson Davies on Books
“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.” Continue reading
Robertson Davies on Children
“A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.” Continue reading
Robertson Davies on Society
“There is no nonsense so gross that society will not, at some time, make a doctrine of it and defend it with every weapon of communal stupidity.” Continue reading
Robertson Davies Cynical Quote
“Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.” Continue reading