Quotes from Victor Canning

That day will come. But at the moment it is this day that has to be lived.

Without questions there are no answers. And without answers no truth, no progress, no future.

There were truths that grew between people which they could not know themselves until some sharp moment of destiny brought them to light.

From each god his own way of revelation. And for each man his own way of marking the shadow which his god casts.

Everything in life begins as a dream. That is how the gods speak to us. First the dream and then the reality. Believe that and work for it and then the gods are on your side.

if Romeo had lived to see Juliet grow old and develop a slight moustache upon her upper lip—what then?

Yes," Mr. Finchley lied bravely. Theoretically his knowledge of car driving was complete. Actually, he knew as much about them as he did about women.

and life, Mr. Finchley discovered, was nothing if it did not hold adventure and romance.

Life's hard," said Mr. Harricot slowly, "but it's healthier that way. If you get what you wants too soon and too easy it only makes you dissatisfied with it.

If you have done a hard day's work under a strong sun and then walked six miles the effect of two glasses of port, when the port is good, is such to marvel at.

Hunger is the best sauce. When you always have regular meals, you lose your appreciation for food. Too much of a good thing spoils it.

They drank one another's health like men who meet to part upon the dark paths of a great adventure.