He was quoting all these theologians and philosophers, many of whom I've never heard of - and I am pretty well read in theology.
The character Lao quotes Chinese philosophers and is a friend of Pitar.
He often addresses bewildered crowds as if they were graduate students, quoting philosophers like Karl Popper.
He never tires of quoting haiku poems, Zen masters or Greek and French philosophers.
Nowell, an avid reader who enjoyed quoting historians and philosophers, began studying European history to prepare for the trip.
Perhaps because of the proximity to several formidable universities, Spenser can quote poets and philosophers with some regularity and get away with it.
He is a devout Buddhist and can often be heard quoting Buddha and other philosophers.
Quoting philosophers and physicists in talking about her field, Ms. Cowles sounds something like a poet.
He seems to be quite educated as well, as he is constantly quoting philosophers, authors, or figures of history.
Living next door to the Taylors is Wilson, the man who helps Tim with his problems by quoting philosophers and historical figures.