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Found Quotes by David Hume
- In all matters of opinion and science ... the difference between men is ... oftener found to lie in generals than in particulars; and to…
- It forms a strong presumption against all supernatural and miraculous relations, that they are observed chiefly to abound among ignorant and barbarous nations; or if…
- In this sullen apathy neither true wisdom nor true happiness can be found.
- 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,…
- .. that a rule, which, in speculation, may seem the most advantageous to society, may yet be found, in practice, totally pernicious and destructive.
- We have no other notion of cause and effect, but that of certain objects, which have always conjoin'd together, and which in all past instances…
- 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…
- There is not to be found, in all history, any miracle attested by a sufficient number of men, of such unquestioned good sense, education and…
- The greatest crimes have been found, in many instances, to be compatible with a superstitious piety and devotion; hence it is justly regarded as unsafe…
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- If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when… — Aristotle
- When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society… — Isaac Asimov
- I got into trouble a while ago for saying that I thought the internet led to increased literacy - people scolded me… — Margaret Atwood
- Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from… — Saint Augustine
- I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within. — Saint Augustine
- Aptitude found in the understanding and is often inherited. Genius coming from reason and imagination, rarely. — Marcus Aurelius
- It will, I believe, be everywhere found, that as the clergy are, or are not what they ought to be, so are… — Jane Austen
- It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of… — Teresa of Avila
- When I was in middle school, some of my so-called friends found a catalogue ad I did for Superman pajamas. They made… — Jensen Ackles
- My father is an actor, so he brought me into his agency when I was young. It wasn't something I wanted to… — Jensen Ackles
- Love or hatred must constantly increase between two persons who are always together; every moment fresh reasons are found for loving or… — Honore de Balzac
- Acorns were good until bread was found. — Francis Bacon