Monday, October 20, 2008

parade of fools

The profession of doctoral student is among the very few for which self-contempt is a virtue.

2 comments:

Harwood said...

Comedian is another one, so that's two you've got. Perhaps you should try to avoid further professions with that characteristic-- there is only so much self-contempt one person should have.

Andrea said...

You are right! Yikes. Maybe I will consider going into a career as an elementary school guidance counselor. Two words: "warm fuzzies"!