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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

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Scottish
Born: May 7, 1711
Died: August 25, 1776

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Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.
David Hume

To hate, to love, to think, to feel, to see; all this is nothing but to perceive.
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It is not reason which is the guide of life, but custom.
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The law always limits every power it gives.
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And what is the greatest number? Number one.
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Everything in the world is purchased by labor.
David Hume

Custom is the great guide to human life.
David Hume

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