The only way to escape misrepresentation is never to commit oneself to any critical judgement that makes an … - F. R. Leavis

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In keeping with his cryptic nature, all your Story Weaver said was 'The horses know where to go. ' It's certainly not a military strategy I would use, but I've learned that the south uses its own strategy. And, strangely enough, it works.

F. R. Leavis

The only way to escape misrepresentation is never to commit oneself to any critical judgement that makes an impact - that is, never to say anything. I still, however think that the best way to promote profitable discussion is to be as clear as possible with oneself about what one sees and judges, to try and establish the essential discriminations in the given field of interest, and to state them as clearly as one can (for disagreement, if necessary).

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