There is a systematic flocci-nauci-nihili-pilification of all other aspects of existence that angers me. Autor: Patrick O'Brian Copy Quote More from Patrick O'Brian “But the tale or narrative set in the past may have its particular time-free val…” “Jack was led out of the dark room into the strong light, and as they guided him…” “Yet,'said Maturin, pursuing his own thought, 'there is a quality in dogs, I mus…” “Sheep ain't poetical.”