Quote by David Hume
When men are the most sure and arrogant they are commonly the most

When men are the most sure and arrogant they are commonly the most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation and suspense which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities. – David Hume

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A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century. – David Hume

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The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. – David Hume

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Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches. – David Hume

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Ah, what a dusty answer gets the soul when hot for certainties in this our life! – George Meredith

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There is nothing certain, but the uncertain. – Proverb

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Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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