It is possible for the same thing both to be and not to be.
DAVID HUMEReason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions, and can never pretend to any other office than to serve and obey them.
More David Hume Quotes
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All knowledge degenerates into probability.
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Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
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Epicurus’s old questions are still unanswered: Is he (God) willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not willing? then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? then whence evil?
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Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them
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Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.
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The victory is not gained by the men at arms, who manage the pike and the sword; but by the trumpeters, drummers, and musicians of the army.
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There is nothing to be learnt from a Professor, which is not to be met with in Books.
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The truth springs from arguments amongst friends.
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But the greatest part of mankind float between vice and virtue.
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To be a philosophical Sceptic is the first and most essential step towards being a sound, believing Christian.
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A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker.
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Liberty of any kind is never lost all at once
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A miracle is a violation of the laws of nature.
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The gazing populace receive greedily, without examination, whatever soothes superstition and promotes wonder.
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Revolutions of government cannot be effected by the mere force of argument and reasoning.
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