Affection Quote by David Hume
“There is nothing, in itself, valuable or despicable, desirable or hateful, beautiful or deformed; but that these attributes arise from the particular constitution and fabric of human sentiment and affection.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739
Human judgments of value stem from feelings, not intrinsic qualities of things.
In simple terms: Values come from our emotions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias in moral judgments.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- art criticism
- personal relationships
- marketing
- political discourse
Key Concepts
moral relativism
sentiment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your emotions shape what you consider valuable?
- Can you separate feeling from judgment?
A Different Perspective
Values can be manipulated by shaping sentiment.
