Robertson Davies Quotes

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor.... -Robertson Davies

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor.

Robertson Davies , Novelist
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This quote suggests that many humorous situations or jokes are based on truths or observations about the world. It implies that humor often arises from genuine or relatable experiences.

There is no nonsense so gross that society will not, at some time, make a doctrine of it and defend it with every weapon of communal stupidity.

Robertson Davies , Novelist
I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.... -Robertson Davies

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

Robertson Davies , Novelist
Their very conservatism is secondhand, and they do... -Robertson Davies

Their very conservatism is secondhand, and they don't know what they are conserving.

Robertson Davies , Novelist
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The quote suggests that some individuals who identify as conservatives may hold their beliefs without fully understanding or critically evaluating the ideas they are trying to preserve or conserve.

Do not suppose, however, that I intend to urge a diet of classics on anybody. I have seen such diets at work. I have known people who have actually read all, or almost all, the guaranteed Hundred Best Books. God save us from reading nothing but the best.

Robertson Davies , Novelist

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