John Buchan Quotes

John Buchan — Scottish Politician born on August 26, 1875, died on February 11, 1940

John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir GCMG GCVO CH PC was a Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation... (wikipedia)

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.

Every man at the bottom of his heart believes that he is a born detective.

Prayer opens the heart to God, and it is the means by which the soul, though empty, is filled by God.

Without humility there can be no humanity.

You think that a wall as solid as the earth separates civilization from barbarism. I tell you the division is a thread, a sheet of glass. A touch here, a push there, and you bring back the reign of Saturn.

John Buchan Quotes

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