The Lesser of Two Weevils – Master and Commander
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There is no easy way to pick a President. Sometimes you just have to hold your nose and follow Patrick O’Brian’s sage advice.
“Two weevils crept from the crumbs. ‘You see those weevils, Stephen?’ said Jack solemnly.
I do.’
Which would you choose?’
There is not a scrap of difference. Arcades ambo. They are the same species of curculio, and there is nothing to choose between them.’
But suppose you had to choose?’
Then I should choose the right-hand weevil; it has a perceptible advantage in both length and breadth.’
There I have you,’ cried Jack. ‘You are bit – you are completely dished. Don’t you know that in the Navy you must always choose the lesser of two weevils? Oh ha, ha, ha, ha!”
Patrick O’Brian – “Master and Commander”
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