“meticulous. What is the strange charm that makes this wicked word irresistible to the British journalist ? does he like its length ? does he pity its isolation (for it has no kindred in England) ? can a Latin scholar like him not get meticulosus out of his head ? can so accomplished a Frenchman never be sure whether méticuleux or m. is the word he knows so well ? or what is it ? At any rate, he must have the word always with him, however unsuitable the surroundings.”
H.W. Fowler, Modern English Usage
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The author of this quote should have read the quote about metaphor usage before writing this. Actually, here's a better quote for him:
"This metaphor is stupid."
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