Customs Quote by David Hume
“The imagination of man is naturally sublime, delighted with whatever is remote and extraordinary, and running, without control, into the most distant parts of space and time in order to avoid the objects, which custom has rendered too familiar to it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Human Nature, 1739
Human imagination seeks the extraordinary, fleeing familiar objects, revealing a desire for novelty and escape.
In simple terms: Imagination craves the extraordinary, avoiding the familiar.
Key Takeaway
Channel imagination toward creative pursuits.
Themes
imagination
novelty
escape
human nature
philosophy
Mood
reflective
curious
philosophical
Type
analytical
creative
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific exploration
- personal reflection
- problem solving
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
creative drive
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives our fascination with the unknown?
- How can imagination be balanced with practicality?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize escape over confronting reality.
