To be a philosophical Sceptic is the first and most essential step towards being a sound believing Christian.
David Hume

Heaven and Hell suppose two distinct species of men
the Good and the Bad.
But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.
David Hume

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them
David Hume

Liberty of any kind is never lost all at once.
David Hume

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions and one of the lowest of human passions a restless appetite for applause
David Hume

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

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.
David Hume

The truth springs from arguments amongst friends.
David Hume

Reason is and ought only to be the slave of the passions.
David Hume

Generally speaking the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
David Hume