Another distinguished critic has agreed with Gide--that old lady in the anecdote who was accused by her niece of being illogical. For some time she could not be brought to understand what logic was, and when she grasped its true nature she was not so much angry as contemptuous. 'Logic! Good gracious! What rubbish!' she exclaimed. 'How can I tell what I think till I see what I say?' Her nieces, educated young women, thought that she was pass

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The quote highlights the perspective of an older woman who dismisses the concept of logic. When accused of being illogical, she initially struggles to understand the meaning of logic. However, once she comprehends it, she is not dismayed but rather expresses contempt. Her response emphasizes the idea that one cannot truly know their thoughts until they articulate them through speech. This suggests a belief in the power of verbal expression and the limitations of relying solely on abstract reasoning without the tangible articulation of thoughts.

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