David Hume1711–1776The quotations of
David Hume
Scottish philosopher, economist, and historian
1711–1776
9 quotes, most often on Philosophy and Life & Death.
The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.
On Suicide- A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), Book 2: Of the passions, Part 1, Section 4
- An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748)
Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748)- The History of England (1754-62)
- An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748)
- A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), Book 1: Of the understanding, Part 4, Section 7
Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), Book 1: Of the understanding, Part 4, Section 7
