How nice," said Lymond, "to have simple emotions. No trouble with principles; no independence of thought; no resistance to suggestion; no nonsense about adult behaviour when it comes to one's own amour propre.
Lymond reflects on the simplicity of having straightforward emotions, contrasting it with more complex human tendencies. He appreciates the lack of struggle with moral principles, individual thoughts, or resisting external influences when it comes to personal feelings.
He also notes that this simplicity means not overthinking one's own pride or dignity. The quote highlights a certain admiration for genuine, uncomplicated emotional experiences, free from adult pretensions and internal conflicts.
