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Life Quotes by David Hume
- A too great disproportion among the citizens weakens any state. Every person, if possible, ought to enjoy the fruits of his labour, in a full…
- 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,…
- The difference between a man who is led by opinion or emotion and one who is led by reason. The former, whether he will or…
- It is harder to avoid censure than to gain applause; for this may be done by one great or wise action in an age. But…
- If suicide be supposed a crime, it is only cowardice can impel us to it. If it be no crime, both prudence and courage should…
- The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.
- Custom is the great guide to human life.
- It is not reason which is the guide of life, but custom.
- When anyone tells me that he saw a dead man restored to life, I immediately consider with myself whether it be more probable that this…
- No man ever threw away life while it was worth keeping.
- The sweetest path of life leads through the avenues of learning, and whoever can open up the way for another, ought, so far, to be…
- The sweetest and most inoffensive path of life leads through the avenues of science and learning; and whoever can either remove any obstruction in this…
- Learning has been as great a Loser by being shut up in Colleges and Cells, and secluded from the World and good Company. By that…
More Life Quotes
- Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. — Hannah Arendt
- Culture relates to objects and is a phenomenon of the world; entertainment relates to people and is a phenomenon of life. — Hannah Arendt
- We have almost succeeded in leveling all human activities to the common denominator of securing the necessities of life and providing for… — Hannah Arendt
- I do think the heart can balance out the mind, if your heart is in a good place it can give you… — Alexis Arguello
- I find that it's hard to fully examine one's life and not have faith be part of the discussion. — J. J. Abrams
- Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life. — Aristophanes
- Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. — Aristotle
- Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies. — Aristotle
- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. — Aristotle
- Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those… — Aristotle
- Happiness depends upon ourselves. — Aristotle
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle