system-monger

A system-monger, who, without knowing anything of the world by experience, has formed a system, of it in his dusty cell, lays it down, for example, that (from the general nature of mankind) flattery is pleasing.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

Evolution may at any time break some form which the system-monger regards as finally established.

Evolution in Modern Thought Gustav Schwalbe 1880

The modern system-monger seems quite as sure of this secret as the most confident theologian of the ancient school.

Christian Doctrine of Sin 1823-1886 1876

A system-monger, who, without knowing anything of the world by experience, has formed a system, of it in his dusty cell, lays it down, for example, that (from the general nature of mankind) flattery is pleasing.

Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman, 1750 Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield 1733

A system-monger, who, without knowing anything of the world by experience, has formed a system, of it in his dusty cell, lays it down, for example, that (from the general nature of mankind) flattery is pleasing.

Complete Project Gutenberg Earl of Chesterfield Works Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield 1733