Robertson Davies on The Future
The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past.
Robertson Davies on Genius
He was a genius - that is to say, a man who does superlatively and without obvious effort something that most people cannot do by the uttermost exertion of their abilities.
Robertson Davies on Children
A happy childhood has spoiled many a promising life.
Robertson Davies on Books
To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser.
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.