Choices
Hobson’s choice is said to have had its origin in the name of one Thomas Hobson (ca. 1544-1631), at Cambridge, England, who kept a livery stable and required every customer to take either the horse nearest the stable door or none at all.
Hobson’s choice is said to have had its origin in the name of one Thomas Hobson (ca. 1544-1631), at Cambridge, England, who kept a livery stable and required every customer to take either the horse nearest the stable door or none at all.
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Our anniversary is coming up, which begs the question, “Is that how you chose me?”
Comment by wife — June 10, 2005 @ 6:13 pm
But what a fine nearest-the-stable-door horse you’ve been.
Comment by michael — June 11, 2005 @ 1:00 pm