David HumeA collection of 25 posts

Knowledge

Scholastic learning and polemical divinity retarded the growth of all true knowl...

History

A man acquainted with history may in some respect be said to have lived from t...

History

The advantages found in history seem to be of three kinds as it amuses the fanc...

Government

Every wise just and mild government by rendering the condition of its subject...

Good

Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men the good and the bad. But t...

Fear

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

Education

There is not to be found in all history any miracle attested by a sufficient n...

Design

A purpose an intention a design strikes everywhere even the careless the mos...

Death

Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his co...

Best

The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst.