Beauty in things lies in the mind which contemplates them. David Hume
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
It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. David Hume
He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances. David Hume
The sweetest path of life leads through the avenues of learning, and whoever can open up the way for another, ought, so far, to be esteemed a benefactor to mankind. David Hume
Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few. David Hume
History is the discovering of the constant and universal principles of human nature. David Hume
To be a philosophical sceptic is, in a man of letters, the first and most essential to being a sound, believing Christian. David Hume
Avarice, the spur of industry, is so obstinate a passion, and works its way through so many real dangers and difficulties, that it is not likely to be scared by an imaginary danger, which is so small that it scarcely admits of calculation. David Hume
The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster. David Hume
In this sullen apathy neither true wisdom nor true happiness can be found. David Hume