This same philosophy is a good horse in the stable, but an arrant jade on a journey.
Oliver GoldsmithAn emperor in his nightcap will not meet with half the respect of an emperor with a crown.
Oliver GoldsmithThere is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher. Fontenelle says he would undertake to persuade the whole public of readers to believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.
Oliver Goldsmith