In Dorothy Dunnett's book "The Game of Kings," there's a humorous observation about how conversations about money often lead to boredom or inattentiveness among friends. The quote suggests that when two friends talk about financial matters, the third tends to fall asleep, indicating that such discussions might be dull or unengaging for some listeners.

This quote highlights the common perception that topics like money can be tedious or uninteresting to others, especially when they are not directly involved. Dunnett’s remark humorously captures the tendency for financial conversations to bore or disengage those not interested in or knowledgeable about the subject.