The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst. – David Hume
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 learning, as to secure us against all delusion in themselves. – David Hume
Scholastic learning and polemical divinity retarded the growth of all true knowledge. – David Hume
Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived. – David Hume
Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God. – Augustine