David Hume Quotes

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

Tags

Chief | Benefit | Results | Philosophy | Arises |

comments powered by Disqus

Random

Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. - David Hume

All that belongs to human understanding, in this deep ignorance and obscurity, is to be skeptical, or at least cautious; and not to admit of any hypothesis, whatsoever; much less, of any which is supported by no appearance of probability. - David Hume

Everything in the world is purchased by labor. - David Hume