# Quote — John Buchan, Salute to Adventurers

> They were happy years, the four I spent in Glasgow, for I was young and ardent, and had not yet suffered the grave miscarriage of hope which is our human lot.

- Author: [John Buchan](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-buchan.md)
- Book: [Salute to Adventurers](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-buchan/salute-to-adventurers.md)
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