human
It isn't in our temperament, Stephen, he said.
gpt
It's a pushing, bullying, cramming, base life. I don't see you succeeding there, and I don't see myself rejoicing even if you do succeed. You have to shout, and Strattons don't shout; you have to be smart and tricky and there's never been a smart and tricky Stratton yet; you have to snatch opportunities and get the better of the people and misrepresent the realities of every case you touch. You're a paid misrepresenter. They say you'll get a fellowship, Stephen. Why not stay up, and do some thinking for a year or so. There'll be enough to keep you. Write a little.
human
The bar, I said,
gpt
If you succeed.
human
If I succeed. One has to take the chances of life everywhere.
gpt
And what is the end?
human
Constructive statesmanship.
gpt
Not in that way, said my father, pouring himself a second glass of port, and turned over my high-sounding phrase with a faint hint of distaste;
human
Constructive Statesmanship. No. Once a barrister always a barrister. You'll only be a party politician.... Vulgar men.... Vulgar.... If you succeed that is....