I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be the respected patriarch of an ordinary English family." "Very boring, Emerson.
Exaggeration is the cheapest form of humor.
Many persons lead lives of crushing boredom.
Martyrdom is often the result of excessive gullibility.
I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don't like to read.
It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!