Words: “The Test Of A First-rate Intelligence “ lanselmiOctober 1, 2014Books, Culture, Governance, History, Inspiration, Knowledge, Quotes Post navigation PreviousNext The test of a first-rate intelligence Photograph of F. Scott Fitzgerald c. 1921, is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Crack-Up,” Esquire (1936) ~~~ Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) Husband, father American writer, poet, essayist author The Great Gatsby (New York: Scribners, 1925) ### Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related
Yeah. But think how many things seemed a hopeless cause or impossible, until they were accomplished? LikeLike Reply
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Thought provoking comment that seems to bring out the hear of objectivity.
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Yes! I also like that it speaks to action and determination/persistance!
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That’s a tall order.
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Yeah. But think how many things seemed a hopeless cause or impossible, until they were accomplished?
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