He has the common feeling of his profession. He enjoys a statement twice as much if it appears in fine print, and anything that turns up in a footnote... takes on the character of divine revelation.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who presumably belongs to a specific profession, finds great delight in the intricacies and details of their field. They take immense pleasure in reading and discovering statements hidden in fine print or footnotes, seeing them as highly significant and almost like revelations from a higher power. It implies that the individual not only appreciates the obvious or prominent information but also finds joy in uncovering the subtle and often overlooked aspects of their profession.

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