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.

Quote by Robertson Davies

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I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.

I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said,...

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said,...

Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of...

Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

I was not sure I wanted to issue orders to life; I rather liked the...

Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a...

Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a...

Pessimism is a very easy way out when you're considering what life really is, because...

Pessimism is a very easy way out when you're considering what life really is, because...

If I had my way books would not be written in English, but in an...

If I had my way books would not be written in English, but in an...

Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.

Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

A Librettist is a mere drudge in the world of opera.

A Librettist is a mere drudge in the world of opera.

A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.

A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.

The young are often accused of exaggerating their troubles; they do so, very often, in...

The young are often accused of exaggerating their troubles; they do so, very often, in...

To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with...

To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with...

Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors...

Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors...

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor

Canada is not really a place where you are encouraged to have large spiritual adventures.

Canada is not really a place where you are encouraged to have large spiritual adventures.

You never see what you want to see, forever playing to the gallery.

You never see what you want to see, forever playing to the gallery.

Only a fool expects to be happy all the time.

Only a fool expects to be happy all the time.

The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they...

The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they...

Children and fools cannot lie.

Children and fools cannot lie.

Happiness is a mystery like religion, and it should never be rationalized

Happiness is a mystery like religion, and it should never be rationalized