We’ve exalted our womenfolk into little tin gods, and at the same time left them out of the real business of life. - John Buchan

I am a minister of Christ first and of the Kirk second. If the Kirk forgets its Master's teaching, we part company.

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

What’s dooty, if you won’t carry it to the other side of Hell? What’s the use of yapping about your country if you’re going to keep something back when she calls for it? What’s the good of meaning to win the war if you don’t put every cent you’ve got on your stake?... No, Dick, that kind of dooty don’t deserve a blessing. You dursn’t keep anything back if you want to save your soul.