In 'Self-Reliance', Emerson defines 'foolish consistency' as the '______ of little minds.'
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Correct answer: hobgoblin
Emerson uses the term 'hobgoblin' to mock the idea that an individual must always act in accordance with their past statements. He encourages people to be willing to change their minds as they grow and encounter new truths.
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