Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
More Quotes from David Hume:
Human life is more governed by fortune than by reason.David Hume
But I would still reply, that the knavery and folly of men are such common phenomena, that I should rather believe the most extraordinary events to arise from their concurrence, than admit of so signal a violation of the laws of nature
David Hume
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.
David Hume
No testimony is sufficient to establish a miracle, unless the testimony be of such a kind, that its falsehood would be more miraculous than the fact which it endeavors to establish.
David Hume
The rules of morality are not the conclusion of our reason.
David Hume
The Christian religion not only was at first attended with miracles, but even at this day cannot be believed by any reasonable person without one.
David Hume
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Danger & Risk Quotes, Error & Mistake Quotes, Philosophy Quotes, Religions & Spirituality Quotes, Speaking QuotesI like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.
Michael Schumacher
I think you can have the greatest lyrics in the world and if it doesn't have the best tune in the world it will suck. I mean if the music wasn't important it would just be a poem.
Julian Cope
I can't remember anything I ever wrote.
Joni Mitchell