Author: John Buchan

Quotes

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

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

- John Buchan

The best prayers have often more groans than words.

The best prayers have often more groans than words.

- John Buchan

To live for a time close to great minds is the best kind of education.

To live for a time close to great minds is the best kind of education.

- John Buchan

We can pay our debts to the past by putting the future in debt to ourselves.

We can pay our debts to the past by putting the future in debt to ourselves.

- John Buchan

Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.

Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.

- John Buchan

The true definition of a snob is one who craves for what separates men rather than for what unites them.

The true definition of a snob is one who craves for what separates men rather than for what unites them.

- John Buchan

There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness.

There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness.

- John Buchan

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

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

- John Buchan

The robe of flesh wears thin, and with the years God shines through all things.

The robe of flesh wears thin, and with the years God shines through all things.

- John Buchan

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