Whatever is clearly conceivable is possible. David Hume View this quote
That I am ready to throw all of my books and papers into the fire, and resolve never more to renounce the pleasure of life for the sake of reasoning and philosophy. David Hume
David Hume
That the corruption of the best thing produces the worst, is grown into a maxim, and is commonly proved, among other instances, by the pernicious effects of superstition and enthusiasm, the corruptions of true religion. David Hume
That the sun shines tomorrow is a judgement that is as true as the contrary judgement. David Hume
That the sun will not rise tomorrow is no less intelligible a proposition, and implies no more contradiction, than the affirmation, that it will rise. David Hume
The advantages found in history seem to be of three kinds, as it amuses the fancy, as it improves the understanding, and as it strengthens virtue. David Hume
The ages of greatest public spirit are not always eminent for private virtue. David Hume
The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one. David Hume
The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst. David Hume
The essential passions of the heart have found a better soil in which it may attain it’s maturity; remain under less restraint and extended into it’s natural state. David Hume
The first ideas of religion arose, not from contemplation of the works of nature, but from a concern with regard to the events of life. David Hume
Scottish philosopher, economist, and historian
May 7th, 1711 - August 25th, 1776