Robertson Davies

Novelist Playwright Canadian 1913 – 1996

Canadian writer known for The Deptford Trilogy.

370 quotes

"A person is a fool who tries to sum up his own character"
"The greater the man, the greater his capacity for solitude"
Solitude
"Fate is what happens when you are not paying attention"
Motivation
"Every human is a complex and unique tapestry"
Philosophy
"The past is like a fiddle with only two strings"
Time
"True friendship is a rare and precious thing"
Friendship
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it"
Courage
"We must accept our fate and make the best of it"
Perseverance
"The finest gift you can give yourself is patience"
Patience
"All knowledge is of value, even the knowledge of evil"
Knowledge
"Beauty is often found in unexpected places"
Beauty
"A man without a home is a man without a heart"
Family
"The power of words is immense"
Literature
"We are all stories in the end"
Philosophy
"Life is what happens when you are unprepared"
Life
"The greatest wealth is wisdom and understanding"
"Music is the language of the soul"
Music
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance"
Love
"Adventure awaits those with the courage to seek it"
Adventure
"The mind is a terrible thing to waste"
"Gratitude is the gateway to abundance"
Gratitude
"True strength lies in admitting weakness"
Strength
"The world needs dreamers and doers"
Dreams
"Justice delayed is justice denied"
Justice
"A kind word can change a person's entire day"
Kindness
"The power of choice is your greatest gift"
Power
"Health is a precious currency that money cannot always buy"
Health
"Work is the antidote to despair"
Work
"Technology is a tool, not a master"
Technology
"Inspiration comes to those who seek it"
Inspiration