Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1
Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1
What it means
Nick holds back from judging people because it keeps the possibility of good open. Every quick verdict closes a door. Give people a little more time.
The source
"Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope." F. Scott Fitzgerald said it in The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1. Written in English: The Great Gatsby, 1925.
"Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope."Original English (The Great Gatsby, 1925), The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1. Text read at gutenberg.org.
Who said it
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940). American novelist of the Jazz Age, author of The Great Gatsby (1925).
Questions
- What does "Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope." mean?
- Nick holds back from judging people because it keeps the possibility of good open. Every quick verdict closes a door. Give people a little more time.
- Who said "Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope."?
- F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940). Source: The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1.
- What is the original wording?
- Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope (Original English (The Great Gatsby, 1925)). Written in English: The Great Gatsby, 1925.
- Is "Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope." (F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (1925), ch. 1, trans. Original English (The Great Gatsby, 1925)). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/reserving-judgment-is-a-matter-of-infinite-hope
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