G B Stern

Twos and Threes G B Stern

"Yes," replied Stuart gently, "I think that is what they're after, the rogues!" "Well, but philosophy is all very well if you don't take it seriously; just mug it up for Greats at Oxford, and so forth. But you seem inclined-you mustn't be offended, Stuart; we're talking as man to man, you know, -you seem inclined to apply it to everyday existence." "Quite." Stuart offered the other a cigarette, and lit one himself; "I can't conceive of a greater insult to philosophy than to accept its logic, and refuse its practical utility." "But, my dear lad, you surely wouldn't dream of setting up Nietzsche, of all people, as a standard for your actions. Why, if a nation did that, we'd have the world in pieces.