Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous. David Hume dangerouserrorgenerally 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
The law always limits every power it gives. David Hume lawlimitpower Change image and share on social
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them. David Hume beautycontemplateexist Change image and share on social
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
Any person seasoned with a just sense of the imperfections of natural reason, will fly to revealed truth with the greatest avidity. David Hume avidityflygreat Change image and share on social
He is happy whom circumstances suit his temper; but he Is more excellent who suits his temper to any circumstance. David Hume circumstanceexcellenthappy 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
Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding. David Hume addressaffectioncaptivate share on social
Accuracy is, in every case, advantageous to beauty, and just reasoning to delicate sentiment. In vain would we exalt the one by depreciating the other. David Hume accuracyadvantageousbeauty Change image and share on social