`` if you can write greek and latin at all , if you have in fact studied aristotle and euclid , whose name you misspelled , by the way , if you have been schooled in athens and have seen battle in the balkans , if even half of this great epic is true , why would n't you want to belong to one of the most keenly intelligent women you 'll ever meet , who 'll treat you with dignity and respect in exchange for your loyalty ?