Believe Quote by John Buchan

“I believe that every man has in his soul a passion for treasure-hunting, which will often drive a coward into prodigies of valour.” quote by John Buchan — Download Open image

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

John Buchan

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