Oy. A clarification I myself should have made. When I said, "Alas, I have to agree with William." I did not want to convey dismay about my ever agreeing with William. Despite our frequent wrangles, I often agree with him. I should have said something more like, "Alas, admirer of Fitzgerald though I am, I have to agree that his often-quoted remark is more than a little muddled."
On Jun 9, 2012, at 9:58 AM, [email protected] wrote: > In a message dated 6/8/12 7:29:59 PM, [email protected] writes: > > >> Frankly, I don't find this [the Fitzgerald quote, "The test of a >> first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed >> ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.] >> to be a very revealing >> idea . . . . It's one of those >> quips that sounds much more intriguing than it really is, despite >> originating >> with a truly great writer. >> wc >> > Alas, I have to agree with William.
