Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous. David Hume dangerouserrorgenerally Change image and share on social
Human Nature is the only science of man; and yet has been hitherto the most neglected. David Hume hithertohumanman Change image and share on social
The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster. David Hume greatimportancelife Change image and share on social
What a peculiar privilege has this little agitation of the brain which we call 'thought'. David Hume agitationbraincall Change image and share on social
It is not reason which is the guide of life, but custom. David Hume customguidelife 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
It is a just political maxim, that every man must be supposed a knave. David Hume knavemanmaxim Change image and share on social
There is a very remarkable inclination in human nature to bestow on external objects the same emotions which it observes in itself, and to find every where those ideas which are most present to it. David Hume bestowemotionexternal Change image and share on social
This avidity alone, of acquiring goods and possessions for ourselves and our nearest friends, is insatiable, perpetual, universal, and directly destructive of society. David Hume acquireaviditydestructive 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
