You know I'm not a man with whom you can have inconsequential conversations. I cannot split myself into two, one your friend and the other the king's servant.

Hilary Mantel
You know I'm not a man with whom you can...
You know I'm not a man with whom you can...
You know I'm not a man with whom you can...
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About This Quote

When the French philosopher Montaigne said this, he was addressing the common practice of his time of having boys and girls talk to each other to find out if they liked each other or not. This was believed to be an act of romance, but in reality it was one of the most annoying practices to take place. He was saying that he is not like many others who pick up on trivial things, like which music they like playing at the club, and who is good at sports. He cannot be split into two parts, one the king’s servant and the other his friend.

Source: Bring Up The Bodies

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