Maxioms by David Hume
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.
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere the careless, the most stupid thinker
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere the careless, the most stupid thinker
It is seldom that any liberty is lost all at once.
It is seldom that any liberty is lost all at once.
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.
He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any read more
He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances