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Biography - David Hume:

Scottish philosopher, historian and economist.
Born: 1711 - Died: 1776
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Anticipation of pleasure is, in itself, a very considerable pleasure.



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French
L'anticipation du plaisir est en soi un plaisir considérable.




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Quotes for: pleasure


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Quotes about pleasure:


Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.
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Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure.





If we had no faults we should not take so much pleasure in noting those of others.





There is no sweeter pleasure than to surprise a man by giving him more than he hopes for.





The fruits of labor are the sweetest of all pleasures.





The pleasure from hard effort is the sweetest.











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Though men be much governed by interest; yet even interest itself, and all human affairs, are entirely governed by opinion.





Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.





Nature is always too strong for principle.





Happy, if we can unite the boundaries of the different species of philosophy, by reconciling profound enquiry with clearness, and truth with novelty!





Good sense and genius beget esteem and regard: Wit and humour excite love and affection.





A propensity to hope and joy is real riches: One to fear and sorrow, real poverty.












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