“Many young people now end a discussion with the supposedly definitive ...” — Theodore Dalrymple Quote

“Many young people now end a discussion with the supposedly definitive and unanswerable statement that such is their opinion, and their opinion is just as valid as anyone else's. The fact is that our opinion on an infinitely large number of questions is not worth having, because everyone is infinitely ignorant.”

“So what exactly are the rewards of resentment. It is always a relief to know that the reason we have failed in life is not because we lack the talent, energy, or determination to succeed, but because of a factor that is beyond our control and that has loaded the dice decisively against us.”

“A writer's definitive death is when no one reads his books anymore. That's the final death.”

“In the past, I always set definitive goals for myself, but I've stopped doing that.”

“The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate.”