“ Some of the broadest men I've known have been absolutely rigid about themselves. And reformed libertines are a notoriously intolerant class. ”
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Flappers and Philosophers (1920). copy citation
Author | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
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Source | Flappers and Philosophers |
Topic | reform |
Date | 1920 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/4368/4368-h/4368-h.htm |
Context
“"I should think that sort would be better," she said meditatively, "men that had seen life."
"No," said Kieth earnestly, "I'm not sure that knocking about gives a man the sort of experience he can communicate to others. Some of the broadest men I've known have been absolutely rigid about themselves. And reformed libertines are a notoriously intolerant class. Don't you thank so, Lois?"
She nodded, still meditative, and he continued:
"It seems to me that when one weak reason goes to another, it isn't help they want; it's a sort of companionship in guilt, Lois.” source
"No," said Kieth earnestly, "I'm not sure that knocking about gives a man the sort of experience he can communicate to others. Some of the broadest men I've known have been absolutely rigid about themselves. And reformed libertines are a notoriously intolerant class. Don't you thank so, Lois?"
She nodded, still meditative, and he continued:
"It seems to me that when one weak reason goes to another, it isn't help they want; it's a sort of companionship in guilt, Lois.” source