The test of a first-fate intelligence 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.
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This quote is just one of 19 total F. Scott Fitzgerald quotes in our collection. F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for saying 'The test of a first-fate intelligence 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.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Whenever you feel like criticising anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.
This quote is just one of 19 total F. Scott Fitzgerald quotes in our collection. F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for saying 'The test of a first-fate intelligence 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.' as well as some of the following quotes.