Quote by Thomas M. Disch

Boz, who had no patience with Science, always confused north and south.

Boz, who had no patience with Science, always confused north

Summary

This quote is referring to a person named Boz who lacks an interest or tolerance for Science and also demonstrates a confusion between north and south directions. It implies that Boz may not have a strong grasp on basic geographical orientations or may have difficulty distinguishing between these two cardinal directions. The quote suggests that Boz's impatience with Science may be related to his struggle with concepts requiring logical reasoning and precision, such as directions.

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By Thomas M. Disch

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