Anonymous

“ I have always considered Mr. Hume, both in his lifetime, and since his death, as approaching as nearly to the idea of a perfectly wise and virtuous man, as perhaps the nature of human frailty will permit. ”

“ That we have no good reason to think the universe proceeds from a cause.
That as the existence of the external world is questionable, we are at a loss to find arguments by which we may prove the existence of the Supreme Being, or any of his attributes. ”

“ That when we speak of Power, as an attribute of any being, God himself not excepted, we use words without meaning.
That we can form no idea of power, nor of any being endued with power, much less of one endued with infinite power ”

“ That adultery must be practised, if men would obtain all the advantages of life; that, if generally practised, it would in time cease to be scandalous; and that, if practised secretly and frequently, it would by degrees come to be thought no crime at all. ”

“ Read, consider, and determine for yourself. If you find no satisfaction, throw the book into the fire, regret (but with moderation, as becometh a philosopher) the loss of your shilling; and take care not to lose another, in the same manner. If, on the contrary, you should find satisfaction (and, it is humbly hoped, you will find a great deal) neglect not to communicate to others, what has thus been communicated to you. Speak handsomely of me, wherever you go, and introduce me to your kinsfolk and acquaintance. The enemies of Religion are awake ”