Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them
Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism.
All knowledge degenerates into probability
The heart of man is made to reconcile the most glaring contradictions
There is nothing to be learnt from a Professor, which is not to be met with in Books
Art may make a suit of clothes, but nature must produce a man
Explanation is where the mind rests
A wise man apportions his beliefs to the evidence
Broadly speaking short words are best and the old words when short, are best of all
The thoughts of women are constant. From this point of view, the clever person does not shun the company of women.
you will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it
Comedy aims at representing men as worse, Tragedy as better than in actual life.
I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven
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