When John Ryder, for instance, writes "I utter valediction to the author of my being," he means simply that he said goodbye to his mother. - Robertson Davies

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When John Ryder, for instance, writes "I utter valediction to the author of my being," he means simply that he said goodbye to his mother.

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About Robertson Davies

Robertson Davies CC (August 28 1913 – December 2 1995) was a Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist and professor.

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Alternative Names: William Robertson Davies
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Our fate lies in your hands, to you we pray
For an indulgent hearing of our play;
Laugh if you can, or failing that, give vent
In hissing fury to your discontent;
Applause we crave, from scorn we take defence
But have no armour 'gainst indifference.

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