Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

There 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.

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at som

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This quote by Fontenelle highlights the skepticism and tendency of philosophers to challenge established beliefs. It suggests that philosophers have a unique ability to present seemingly absurd or ridiculous ideas and persuade others to consider them seriously. Fontenelle exemplifies this by claiming that he could convince the public that the sun is not the cause of light or heat by gaining the support of just six philosophers. The quote implies that philosophers can wield great influence and have the potential to revolutionize thinking by challenging prevailing notions.

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