"They are - as much by virtue of a longer life lived, I should think. But if you know your histories, my lord, you must remember the tale of the Doom laid on the Noldor when we returned to these shores from Aman? Truth there was in every word the Doomsman spoke, although I think it brought him little joy, and bitter the dregs of the cup we drained that we filled ourselves. But being old, one has... time to grow accustomed, somewhat, to pain."
he's sorry HE PROMISES DAD WASN'T ALWAYS THIS BAD....probably...
"They are - as much by virtue of a longer life lived, I should think. But if you know your histories, my lord, you must remember the tale of the Doom laid on the Noldor when we returned to these shores from Aman? Truth there was in every word the Doomsman spoke, although I think it brought him little joy, and bitter the dregs of the cup we drained that we filled ourselves. But being old, one has... time to grow accustomed, somewhat, to pain."