hobgoblin
hobgoblin
Definition
hob·gob·lin (häb′gäb′lin)
hobgoblin
Synonyms
hobgoblin
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- mind: You know the old saying -- rigid consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.
hobgoblin Quotes
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.With consistencya great soul has simply nothing to do.
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