There is a systematic flocci-nauci-nihili-pilification of all other aspects of existence that angers me. Auteur: Patrick O'Brian Copy Quote More from Patrick O'Brian “First there was the sky, high, pure and of a darker blue than he had ever seen.…” “I do not say that all lawyers are bad, but I do maintain that the general tende…” “Oh, the odious wench. How I wish I were rid of her. I have always loathed women…” “Go and see whether the Doctor is about,’ said Jack, ‘and if he is, ask him to l…”