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David Hume Quotes: A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century.
         

A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century.


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A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

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When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

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Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.



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



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All knowledge degenerates into probability.



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