The use of phrases like “as so-and-so said” or “as the saying goes” suggests that the quote that follows has just been illustrated. Such phrases are inappropriately used when an apparent counterexample has just been given.
Which one of the following contains an inappropriate usage of a phrase, according to the principle stated above?
A． Fatima was a mathematician who often thought about unsolved problems of mathematics, although it was unpleasant to be reminded that most would probably remain unsolved in her lifetime. As the saying goes, “Strange how much you’ve got to know before you know how little you know.”
B． Harold’s friends were surprised when he revealed that he had left his wallet at home and asked that someone lend him money. But he had done the same thing many times before. As Halliard said, “The force of selfishness is as inevitable and as calculable as the force of gravitation.”
C． The best model of vacuum cleaner was the most expensive on the market, but it would have made Roger unhappy to purchase it. For although he never wanted anything but the best, he was also quite frugal, and would never have forgiven himself for spending the money. As the saying goes, “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
D． Sharon loved cats, but her husband was allergic to them. Still, he was occasionally willing to accompany her to cat shows. As the saying goes, “Shared lives mean shared loves.”
E． Raoul spent a year planning and preparing for a fantastic ski trip. He enjoyed his ski trip greatly until he broke his leg and had to spend two weeks in the hospital. As the saying goes, “All’s well that ends well.”