that must mean this guy was still at the bottom of the pack in terms of performance A.E Housman had something to say about the belief that the world is general

that must mean this guy was still at the bottom of the pack in terms of performance A.E Housman had something to say about the belief that the world is generally fair: "He [Joe Public] believes that the text of ancient authors is generally sound, not because he has acquainted himself with the elements of the problem, but because he would feel uncomfortable if he did not believe it; just as he believes, on the same cogent evidence, that he is a fine fellow, and that he will rise again from the dead. "