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It's from the Catcher in the Rye.
Although it was indeed used there, it's a phrase that's been knocking around the British Isles for centuries - both Burns and Wordsworth have used it, amongst others. Long ago, both notions (that of being a scholar, and that of being a gentleman) were most worthy ideals. Thus this doubling of 'worthiness' was really heaping praise upon someone.
The phrase "You are a gentleman and a scholar" is believed to have originated in the 18th century as a complimentary expression to praise someone's character and intelligence. The exact first person to say it is unknown, but it has since become a common expression of admiration.
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Is the term Gentleman-scholar an insult?
NO.
What is a sentence using the word scholar?
You are a scholar and a gentleman, both smart and kind. He was the brightest scholar at the university.
What play is the quote you are a gentleman and a scholar from?
I heard it was from a Play and the line goes: You are a Gentleman and a scholar, a fine judge of whiskey and women and there are dam few of us left.
How do you use scholar in a sentence?
He is obviously a gentleman and a scholar.A marine scholar will remain alert to coastal conditions.
When was The First Gentleman created?
The First Gentleman was created in 1948.
What is Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid's motto?
Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid's motto is 'Scholar, Sportsman, Gentleman'.
Could you use a sentence with scholar official?
In ancient China, scholar officials were highly educated individuals who passed rigorous exams to serve in government positions based on their intellectual abilities rather than their social status or connections.
Who first used term bodacious tatas?
From the movie, An Officer and a Gentleman. David Keith said it to Richard Gere, as "Mayo".
You are a gentleman and a scholar?
This is used as an insult by Holden Caulfield in Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, as he sees both gentlemen and scholars as superficial.
What actors and actresses appeared in The First Gentleman - 1999?
The cast of The First Gentleman - 1999 includes: Kevin Dunn as The First Gentleman Helen Shaver as Marjorie Litchfield
Who was the first president to be named a Rhodes scholar?
Bill Clinton was the first US president to be named a Rhodes scholar.
How does scrooge respond to the gentleman's request for money for the poor?
"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." "The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge. "Both very busy, sir." "Oh! I was afraid , from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I am very glad to hear it."
