You're all mad for words. Words are just farts from a lot of fools who have swallowed too many books. Give me things! - Robertson Davies

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You're all mad for words. Words are just farts from a lot of fools who have swallowed too many books. Give me things!

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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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Words are just farts from a lot of fools who have swallowed too many books.
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