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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

“[W]ithout humour you cannot run a sweetie-shop, let alone a nation.”

Humor Running Funny Nations Humour Shops

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Source: Delphi Complete Works of John Buchan (Illustrated)

“Our sufferings have taught us that no nation is sufficient unto itself, and that our prosperity depends in the long run, not upon the failures of our neighbors but their successes.”

Long Running Suffering Nations Taught Depends Ethics Prosperity Neighbor Sufficient Long Runs Taught Us

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“The book trade is a spiritual barometer of a nations well-being.”

Wells Book Spiritual Nations Trade Well Being Barometer

Author:John Buchan