David Hume (25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism.
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them. Use this quote
Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker. Use this quote
Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue. Use this quote
Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches. Use this quote
Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm, steady conception of an object, than what the imagination alone is ever able to attain. Use this quote
A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty. Use this quote
