Quote by David Hume
A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow real poverty. – David Hume

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Human Nature is the only science of man and yet has been hitherto the most neglected. – David Hume

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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 virtue. – David Hume

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Crime in full glory consolidates authority by the sacred fear it inspires. – Emile M. Cioran

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Im not the type of person to live in fear. I think positively. – David Guetta

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Theres so much fear involved in trying to do something you dont know how to do that drugs and alcohol can become a big part of your life if you have an addictive personality or are very unsure, which most songwriters are. – Barry Mann

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Of the primary emotions, fear is the one that bears most directly on survival. Children show fear. Adults try not to, maybe because its shameful, or, in some circumstances, dangerous. The fear response is automatic, though, and your body runs through its reflexes whether you want it to or not. – Sebastian Junger

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