of course, I am on the right, on the left, in the centre; I descend from the monkey; the universe is going to explode at this or that speed - we hear such remarks from people whom we would not have expected to introduce themselves as idiots
to look at things with one's own eyes, rather than through certified glasses graciously handed down by some more or less vast group of people, invested with authority for one reason or another
But it was your brilliance that led you astray. It is difficult to be brilliant and conservative; there is little charm for active minds, in standing for tradition and authority
It has always been clear to me while I was writing this testimonial that it could not please everybody. In fact, it's quite possible that I've found a way to disappoint everyone.
