A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, Essays
Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are the dead.
ALDOUS HUXLEY, Do What You Will
Consistency is the horror of the world.
BRENDA UELAND, If you Want to Write
Consistency is a virtue for trains.
STEPHEN VICINCZEY, Truth and Lies in Literature
Consistency, madam, is the first of Christian duties.
CHARLOTTE BRONTE, Jane Eyre
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.
OSCAR WILDE, Aristotle at Afternoon Tea
I hope in these days we have heard the last of conformity and consistency. Let the words be gazetted and ridiculous henceforward.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, Essays
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