Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. David Hume companydeathendear 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
No advantages in this world are pure and unmixed. David Hume advantagepureunmixed Change image and share on social
It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. David Hume kindlibertylose Change image and share on social
Philosophy would render us entirely Pyrrhonian, were not nature too strong for it. David Hume naturephilosophypyrrhonian 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
Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous. David Hume dangerouserrorgenerally Change image and share on social
Men often act knowingly against their interest. David Hume actinterestknowingly Change image and 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
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker. David Hume carelessdesignintention Change image and share on social