John
On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:01:20 -0700, Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
John Forbes wrote:
Thurber. I sometimes fear he had me in mind when he created Walter Mitty. That quotation, though, is very well-known, and has spawned many imitations. A phrase that has launched a thousand quips, you might say.
But as for like intelligence, that's a tricky one. I suppose if people think and figure things out the way you do, that suggests they must be of like intelligence and experience, and if they don't, they're not. So it's a bit chicken and egg.
Big Grin! Fair's fair, an' all that...
doesn't mean they're either better or worse, just roughly the same thinking sort of folks...
keith
John
On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 15:41:41 -0700, Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I find it nice that you like (and can find) phrases that fit whatever you're thinking about at the time.
Did you ever stop to think (no, no, there's more...wait for it...) that knowing the truth naturally leads one to presume others of like intelligence and experience can figure it out too?
As a fellow Thurber appreciator ought to know, it applies to more than wine...
keith <g>
John Forbes wrote:
I think the phrase "amused by its presumption" comes to mind.
John
On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 17:49:24 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I've been to LA. I've been to Paris. LA is not Paris.
Keith Whaley wrote:
He's not.
He's talking about is, pick one of the finest in any major world class city, a 4 star restaurant, and Los Angeles will be able to match it, in any respect.
Absolutely true.
What's more, chances are, we'll have 5 or 6 like that, and the sister city will only have one 4- or 5-star restaurant.
We have a choice as to where we want to buy a fine meal or rent a Maserati for the same cost. Per person.
Gratuity NOT included... <bg>
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