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Former Governor General of Canada

John Buchan, born on August 26, 1875, and died on February 11, 1940, was a former Governor General of Canada and a renowned novelist and historian. He is best known for his historical novels and adventure stories, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide.

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Famous John Buchan Quotes

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

Men Believe Soul Passion I Believe Every Man Treasure Coward Hunting Prodigies Valour

Book:Prester John

Source: Prester John

“I believe everything out of the common. The only thing to distrust is the normal.”

Believe I Believe Common Normal Distrust

Book:Delphi Complete Works of John Buchan (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of John Buchan (Illustrated)

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

Life Believe Wisdom Passion I Believe Caring Right Thing Straws Not Caring Wise Wisdom

Book:The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged): Thriller Classics, Spy Novels, Supernatural Tales, Short Stories, Poetry, Historical Works, The Great War Writings, Essays, Biographies & Memoirs – All in One Volume

Source: The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged): Thriller Classics, Spy Novels, Supernatural Tales, Short Stories, Poetry, Historical Works, The Great War Writings, Essays, Biographies & Memoirs – All in One Volume