Mr Finchley Discovers His England Quotes

“He said this in a melancholy voice that gave Mr. Finchley the impression that were it not for the energy required to lie down and die, he would have done so on the spot.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“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.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“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.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“and life, Mr. Finchley discovered, was nothing if it did not hold adventure and romance.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“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.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England