Although there may be nothing new under the sun, what is old is new to us and so rich and astonishing that we never tire of it. If we do tire of it, if we lose our curiosity, we have lost something of infinite value, because to a high degree it is curiosity that gives meaning and savour to life. – Robertson Davies
The eyes see only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. – Robertson Davies
Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons. – Robertson Davies
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
My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. Theres no way I can control him. I wouldnt stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss. – Barbara Corcoran