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If suicide be supposed a crime, it is only cowardice can impel us
to it. If it be no read more

If suicide be supposed a crime, it is only cowardice can impel us
to it. If it be no crime, both prudence and courage should
engage us to rid ourselves at once of existence when it becomes a
burden. It is the only way that we can then be useful to
society, by setting an example which, if imitated, would preserve
every one his chance for happiness in life, and would effectually
free him from all danger or misery.

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Truth springs from argument amongst friends. -David Hume.

Truth springs from argument amongst friends. -David Hume.

by David Hume Found in: Truth Quotes,
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When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation read more

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

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A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

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It is seldom that any liberty is lost all at once.

It is seldom that any liberty is lost all at once.

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