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Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I get into a tearing passion about something

I get into a tearing passion about something I know very little about, and when I learn more my passion ebbs away. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I'm an economical soul, and if I'm going

I'm an economical soul, and if I'm going to be hanged I want a good stake for my neck. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Elizabeth Buchan: Was it possible to find recompense, meaning, connection

Was it possible to find recompense, meaning, connection with others amidst the mess and the muddle ? — Elizabeth Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Ignore donkeys and other naysayers!

Ignore donkeys and other naysayers! — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: If God is calling you to do something,

If God is calling you to do something, do it! You can't run away from God! — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: London is like the tropical bush if you

London is like the tropical bush
if you don't exercise constant care the jungle, in the shape of the slums, will break in. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Prayer opens the heart to God, and it

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

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: We can pay our debts to the past

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

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: We generally write best of what we ourselves

We generally write best of what we ourselves have seen. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: All UK nuclear power stations should be shut

All UK nuclear power stations should be shut down without delay. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: The good thing about having our buttons pushed

The good thing about having our buttons pushed is that we can no longer ignore the sensitive areas where we need to heal. — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: A fool tries to look different: a clever

A fool tries to look different: a clever man looks the same and is different. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: I think life's a bit of what you

I think life's a bit of what you make it and a little smidgen of you being the jellyfish, and the tide's just gently helping you along. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Nurture your health, both inside and out.

Nurture your health, both inside and out. — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: I've been to L.A., it's horrible. Don't waste

I've been to L.A., it's horrible. Don't waste your money on the flight. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Were there peace and justice in the Middle

Were there peace and justice in the Middle East, the Arabs would no more need their tinhorn dictators than they would their corpulent princes. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Financial crises are like fireworks: they illuminate the

Financial crises are like fireworks: they illuminate the sky even as they go pop. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: A century ago, petroleum - what we call

A century ago, petroleum - what we call oil - was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as water. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: I feel very privileged to have worked with

I feel very privileged to have worked with a lot of outstanding actors: Alun Armstrong, Peter Mullan, Matt Smith and Andrew Garfield. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: Initially, it was my dream to get into

Initially, it was my dream to get into RADA. Then I got in. So it became my dream to show them I wasn't half bad at acting. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: It struck me that Albania was the sort

It struck me that Albania was the sort of place that might keep a man from yawning. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Here were we wretched creatures of men making

Here were we wretched creatures of men making for each other's throats, and outraging the good earth which God had made so fair a habitation. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Profits in business always depend on the rate

Profits in business always depend on the rate of interest: the higher the interest, the higher the rate of profit required. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: I'm always fascinated by the 'who would you

I'm always fascinated by the 'who would you like to work with' question. I've never really had an answer; it only really comes as you work with them. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the

Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: I would like to get back to making

I would like to get back to making people laugh. Before drama school, I did nothing but comedy. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: [W]ithout humour you cannot run a sweetie-shop, let

[W]ithout humour you cannot run a sweetie-shop, let alone a nation. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Economists, like royal children, are not punished for

Economists, like royal children, are not punished for their errors. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Is there any purpose to translating poetry? A

Is there any purpose to translating poetry? A poem does not contain information of importance, like a signpost or a warning notice. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: When it hurts, don't be afraid to say

When it hurts, don't be afraid to say ouch! — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Pessimism is the one ism which kills the

Pessimism is the one ism which kills the soul. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I believe that every man has in his

I believe that every man has in his soul a passion for treasure-hunting, which will often drive a coward into prodigies of valour. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Liberty in Islam is the liberty to be

Liberty in Islam is the liberty to be a Muslim, democracy likewise, individualism likewise. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: You can rewrite your personal story!

You can rewrite your personal story! — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: To get Over iT, we must get real,

To get Over iT, we must get real, go deep, and live beyond ourselves. — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: It was strange how fear had gone,now that

It was strange how fear had gone,now that we knew the worst and had a fighting man by our side. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Civilisation is a conspiracy.

Civilisation is a conspiracy. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: There is power in prayer. When men work,

There is power in prayer. When men work, they work. but when men pray, God works. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Any new financial order for the world must

Any new financial order for the world must tackle the three chief challenges of our age. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: An atheist is a man who has no

An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: To spend your days on such work when

To spend your days on such work when the world is chockful of amusing things. Life goes roaring by and you only hear the echo in your stuffy rooms. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: When a man comes out of great danger,

When a man comes out of great danger, he is apt to be a little deaf to the call of duty. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I believe that all wisdom consists in caring

I believe that all wisdom consists in caring immensely for a few right things, and not caring a straw about the rest. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Leadership is only courage and wisdom, and a

Leadership is only courage and wisdom, and a great carefulness of self. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Peace is that state in which fear of

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

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The best prayers have often more groans than

The best prayers have often more groans than words. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Those who are resilient can more quickly regain

Those who are resilient can more quickly regain their equilibrium and spring back when they are thrown off kilter by the storms of life. — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: We cannot keep the Good News to ourselves

We cannot keep the Good News to ourselves any longer! Time is running out! — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I believe everything out of the common. The

I believe everything out of the common. The only thing to distrust is the normal. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Andrew Buchan: The three people I've always wanted to meet

The three people I've always wanted to meet are Stephen Fry, Billy Connolly and Steven Gerrard. — Andrew Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: I shut my eyes tight in the darkness.

I shut my eyes tight in the darkness. "I believe in Jesus Christ," I said. "With God all things are possible. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: If good history is dispassionate history, it must

If good history is dispassionate history, it must naturally wait until the passions of the period subside. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: By pouring money and goods into devastated regions,

By pouring money and goods into devastated regions, foreign aid workers sometimes compound the disruption and debauch the survivors. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: That is the supreme value of history. The

That is the supreme value of history. The study of it is the best guarantee against repeating it. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The more doubtful the political outlook the fiercer

The more doubtful the political outlook the fiercer will be the dogmas which men create and contend for. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: When you are thankful in all things, all

When you are thankful in all things, all of a sudden it's a new day! — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The true definition of a snob is one

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

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I began to get really keen, for every

I began to get really keen, for every man at the bottom of his heart believes that he is a born detective. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Most true points are fine points. There never

Most true points are fine points. There never was a dispute between mortals where both sides hadn't a bit of right. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The book trade is a spiritual barometer of

The book trade is a spiritual barometer of a nations well-being. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy

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

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: What would you call the highest happiness? Wratislaw

What would you call the highest happiness? Wratislaw was asked. The sense of competence, was the answer, given without hesitation. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The secret belongs only to the Maker of

The secret belongs only to the Maker of good and faithful dogs. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Live your life above your circumstances and beyond

Live your life above your circumstances and beyond the beliefs and behaviors that limit you — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Discover your unique voice!

Discover your unique voice! — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The charm of fishing is that it is

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

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: The condition for a miracle is difficulty, however

The condition for a miracle is difficulty, however the condition for a great miracle is not difficulty, but impossibility. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Life without oil, in fact, would be so

Life without oil, in fact, would be so different that it is frightening to contemplate. We are addicted, and it is no comfortable addiction. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: The father is the head of the home;

The father is the head of the home; the mother is the heart of the home; the children are the reward, the joy and the life of the home. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: People will come and go, so enjoy your

People will come and go, so enjoy your seasons of friendship. — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Stuart MacBride: WPC Buchan might not know much about art,

WPC Buchan might not know much about art, but she knew what gave her the fucking willies, and these things took the hairy biscuit. — Stuart MacBride

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The task of leadership is not to put

The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: By God!' he whispered, drawing his breath in

By God!' he whispered, drawing his breath in sharply, 'it is all pure Rider Haggard and Conan Doyle. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Wise men never grow up; indeed, they grow

Wise men never grow up; indeed, they grow younger, for they lose the appalling worldly wisdom of youth. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: William Carey, the great Baptist missionary, said, "Attempt

William Carey, the great Baptist missionary, said, "Attempt great things for God and expect great things from God. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Fortunately for mankind the brain in a life

Fortunately for mankind the brain in a life of action turns more to the matter in hand than to conjuring up the chances of the future. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Anna Buchan: It is wonderful how much news there is

It is wonderful how much news there is when people write every other day; if they wait for a month, there is nothing that seems worth telling. — Anna Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly,

He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Young girls passed me with romance still in

Young girls passed me with romance still in their eyes, and others, a little older, with the romance dead. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Any large-scale organization must lose some of the

Any large-scale organization must lose some of the merits of its rudimentary beginnings. Quantity will have a coarsening effect on quality. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Angus Buchan: We should not rely on our feelings; we

We should not rely on our feelings; we had to walk by faith and not by sight. If we preserve in the Lord, we always succeed. — Angus Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The robe of flesh wears thin, and with

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

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Saudi Arabia is a puritanical state that claims

Saudi Arabia is a puritanical state that claims a monopoly of wisdom and virtue. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: I always try to suit my clothes to

I always try to suit my clothes to my company. It is the only way to be inconspicuous. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: Losing your capital is like losing your trousers.

Losing your capital is like losing your trousers. It is a real humiliation, and one not to be soon repeated. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By Mary Buchan: Embrace the freedom serenity brings!

Embrace the freedom serenity brings! — Mary Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: If you're going to be killed you invent

If you're going to be killed you invent some kind of flag and country to fight for, and if you survive you get to love the thing — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Bethink you of the blessedness. Every wife is

Bethink you of the blessedness. Every wife is like the Mother of God and has the hope of bearing a saviour of mankind. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: Without humility there can be no humanity.

Without humility there can be no humanity. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: The dividing line between wish and need was

The dividing line between wish and need was never clear. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: The eyes were of a color which he

The eyes were of a color which he could never decide on, afterwards when he told the story he used to say they were the color of everything in Spring. — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By James Buchan: The world survived the fall of the Roman

The world survived the fall of the Roman empire and will no doubt outlast our own so much more splendid civilisation. — James Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: It was a soft breathless June morning, with

It was a soft breathless June morning, with a promise of sultriness later ... — John Buchan

Buchan's Quotes By John Buchan: To live for a time close to great

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