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“This car was speically ordered for you, Mr. Flamel." There was a pause and the voice added, "The author of one of the most boring books I have ever read, The Philosophic Summary ." Boring?" Nicholas yanked the door open and pushed the twins into the gloom. "It's been acknowledged for centuires as…” quote by Michael Scott
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““This car was speically ordered for you, Mr. Flamel." There was a pause and the voice added, "The author of one of the most boring books I have ever read, The Philosophic Summary ." Boring?" Nicholas yanked the door open and pushed the twins into the gloom. "It's been acknowledged for centuires as a work of a genius!" Climbing in, he slammed the door. Franis probably told you to say that." You'd better buckel up," the driver commanded. "We've got all sorts of company heading this way, none of it friendly and all of it unpleasant.””

Michael Scott

About This Quote

Source TV: The Office, Season 5 Episode 23, 2009

A character boasts about an obscure, supposedly brilliant book, but the speaker doubts its value, hinting at hidden dangers ahead.

In simple terms: Someone claims a book is genius but it's likely boring and dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Question the hype and stay alert.

Themes

skepticism danger humor

Mood

wry cautious

Type

satirical dramatic

When to use this quote

  • office meeting
  • reading a book
  • traveling with unknown company

Key Concepts

literary criticism trust unknown threats

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a book truly valuable?
  • How do you assess hidden risks?
A Different Perspective

The quote may exaggerate the book's importance for comedic effect.

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