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
A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century. David Hume acquaintadditionbegin 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
Everything in the world is purchased by labor. David Hume laborpurchaseworld Change image and share on social
The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and proceeds more from its secret, insensible influence, than from its immediate application. David Hume applicationarisebenefit Change image and share on social
It is not contrary to reason to prefer the destruction of the whole world to the scratching of my finger. David Hume contrarydestructionfinger 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
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
The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. David Hume beatheightpatriotism 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
