So when my critics say that I am merely stating the obvious , they are right-but only up to a point .
因此,当我的批评者说,我只是陈述了显而易见的事实时,他们是对的,但只是在最简单的层次上是对的。
The turning point came when a memo was circulated at kleinwort benson where I worked , stating that staff were not permitted to hold directorships or shareholdings in external companies .