Men are much oftener thrown on their knees by the melancholy than by the agreeable passions. David Hume agreeablekneeman Change image and share on social
There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves. David Hume attestdelusioneducation share on social
Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few. David Hume easinessgovernsurprise Change image and share on social
I have written on all sorts of subjects... yet I have no enemies; except indeed all the Whigs, all the Tories, and all the Christians. David Hume christianenemysort Change image and share on social
Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man. David Hume amidmanphilosopher Change image and share on social
It's when we start working together that the real healing takes place... it's when we start spilling our sweat, and not our blood. David Hume bloodhealplace Change image and share on social
The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one. David Hume attendbelievechristian Change image and share on social
The advantages found in history seem to be of three kinds, as it amuses the fancy, as it improves the understanding, and as it strengthens virtue. David Hume advantageamusefancy Change image and share on social
A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty. David Hume fearhopejoy Change image and share on social
The rules of morality are not the conclusion of our reason. David Hume conclusionmoralityreason Change image and share on social