True story. Many, many years ago I was given a bit of advice by a very liberal, extremely brilliant and well-educated literature professor. I've never forgotten it.
To paraphrase: never pay attention to any pretentious, self-important idiot who uses the phrase "it behooves us". They're far too insecure and strained to impress to be trusted.
I totally agree!
-- "Of late, we have served the Chinese an attractive bounty of tasty carrots. It behooves us to combine our largesse with a suitably menacing set of sticks." (Michael Ledeen)
-- "But Mr. Singer is on to something important and it behooves us, especially those of us who are supporters of the free market, to heed what he has to say."(Roger Kimball)
-- "And I think it behooves us to have a respect for people who actually run things and do things like the Governor of Alaska." (Mark Steyn)
-- "But when we the voters understand that this is a "two for the price of one" deal, and the price is very high, it behooves us to pay attention to the substance on offer from both." (Lisa Schiffren)
-- "I think it behooves us to clarify what is, and is not, a timewaster." (Jonah Goldberg)
-- "Until all peoples are free to travel and speak with each other, it behooves us to keep Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, Radio Marti, and Voice of America broadcasting the truth to those who are denied it." (Ronald Reagan)
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