Qui-Gon’s interest in ancient languages wouldn’t have been annoying on its own—at least, not as annoying—but what really irritated Obi-Wan was the reason for this fascination. Nobody puts much stock in the old prophecies any longer, Obi-Wan thought sullenly as he looked over yet more Old Alderaanian. These are only things that may never happen. If they ever do come to pass, then they were truly foretold, and none of our actions can influence them in any way. So why does Qui-Gon insist on studying them?
