Dorothy Dunnett Quote
Lymond considered this with every appearance of seriousness. I see. Thus the baseness of my morals is redeemed by the stature of my manners? You admire consistency?Yes, I do.But prefer consistency in evil to consistency in good?The choice is hypothetical.Lord; is it? What an exciting past you must have.I despise mediocrity, stated the young man firmly.And you would also despise me if I practised evil but professed purity?Yes. I should.I see. What you are really saying, of course, is that you dislike hypocrisy, and people who can’t stand by their principles.
Dorothy Dunnett
Lymond considered this with every appearance of seriousness. I see. Thus the baseness of my morals is redeemed by the stature of my manners? You admire consistency?Yes, I do.But prefer consistency in evil to consistency in good?The choice is hypothetical.Lord; is it? What an exciting past you must have.I despise mediocrity, stated the young man firmly.And you would also despise me if I practised evil but professed purity?Yes. I should.I see. What you are really saying, of course, is that you dislike hypocrisy, and people who can’t stand by their principles.
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About Dorothy Dunnett
Dorothy, Lady Dunnett (née Halliday, 25 August 1923 – 9 November 2001) was a Scottish novelist best known for her historical fiction. Dunnett is most famous for her six novel series set during the 16th century, which concern the fictitious adventurer Francis Crawford of Lymond. This was followed by the eight novel prequel series The House of Niccolò. Her other works include a novel concerning the historical Macbeth called King Hereafter (1982), and a series of mystery novels centered upon Johnson Johnson, a portrait painter and spy.