Quote by Richard Steele
It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it.

Summary
This quote suggests that dullness or boredom in a written piece is intentional and serves a purpose. It implies that there may be underlying motives behind the dullness, such as the use of subtlety or complexity to convey a particular message or evoke a specific response from the reader. It encourages the reader to look beyond the surface level and discover the hidden design or intention behind the apparent dullness.