David Hume quote about mistake from An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals - I am convinced that, where men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense, which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities.
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“ I am convinced that, where men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense, which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities. ”
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Author David Hume
Source An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
Topic mistake self-confidence arrogance
Date 1751
Language English
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David Hume quote about mistake from An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals - I am convinced that, where men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense, which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities.
David Hume quote about mistake from An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals - I am convinced that, where men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense, which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities.