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Concerning Quotes by David Hume
- Tis evident that all reasonings concerning matter of fact are founded on the relation of cause and effect, and that we can never infer the…
- All knowledge resolves itself into probability. ... In every judgment, which we can form concerning probability, as well as concerning knowledge, we ought always to…
- In our reasonings concerning matter of fact, there are all imaginable degrees of assurance, from the highest certainty to the lowest species of moral evidence.…
- There has been a controversy started of late, much better worth examination, concerning the general foundation of Morals; whether they be derived from Reason, or…
- Truth is disputable; not taste: what exists in the nature of things is the standard of our judgement; what each man feels within himself is…
- In all determinations of morality, this circumstance of public utility is ever principally in view; and wherever disputes arise, either in philosophy or common life,…
- ... if you insist that the inference is made by a chain of reasoning, I desire you to produce that reasoning. The connection between the…
- ..all arguments concerning existence are founded on the relation of cause and effect; that our knowledge of that relation is derived entirely from experience; and…
- Even after the observation of the frequent conjunction of objects, we have no reason to draw any inference concerning any object beyond those of which…
- If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask, Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning…
- As every inquiry which regards religion is of the utmost importance, there are two questions in particular which challenge our attention, to wit, that concerning…
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- When there is conflict between what God requires and the demands of the government, each of us has an important decision to… — Tony Campolo
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- I am grateful for - though I can't keep up with - the flood of articles, theses, and textbooks that mean to… — A. R. Ammons
- To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service, whenever and… — Laozi
- We need artists to help us come together and share our voices and build community around powerful issues concerning our roles in… — Unknown Author
- Concerning our Lord Jesus Christ, we must also be aware that he is our Advocate, and that without him we cannot approach… — John Calvin
- Methinks every true Christian should be exceedingly earnest in prayer concerning the souls of the ungodly; and when they are so, how… — Charles Spurgeon
- Can Jesus Christ see the agony of His soul in us? He can't unless we are so closely identified with Him that… — Oswald Chambers
- One of the most subtle burdens God ever puts on us as saints is this burden of discernment concerning other souls. He… — Oswald Chambers
- My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it — Robert Montgomery