1875-1940, Scottish Writer, Statesman
Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences.
John Buchan – [Conspiracy]


He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply.
John Buchan – [Feelings]


What would you call the highest happiness? Wratislaw was ask. The sense of competence, was the answer, given without hesitation.
John Buchan – [Happiness]


Without humility there can be no humanity.
John Buchan – [Humility]