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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.
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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.
Could you use a sentence with scholar official?
He was the brightest scholar at the university. You are a scholar and a gentleman, both smart and kind.
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?
I consulted with a scholar to gather information for my research paper.
What is Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid's motto?
Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid's motto is 'Scholar, Sportsman, Gentleman'.
When was The First Gentleman created?
The First Gentleman was created in 1948.
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
Give you a sentence with the word scholar?
The professor considered himself a scholar because of all the universities from which he held degrees. The scholar said he will teach anyone grammar and reading.
Who was the first president to be named a Rhodes scholar?
Bill Clinton was the first US president to be named a Rhodes scholar.
