David Hume
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Scottish philosopher of the Scottish Enlightenment (1711 to 1776), born in Edinburgh; author of A Treatise of Human Nature, the Enquiries, and a History of…
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Delicacy of taste should be cultivated, while delicacy of passion should be remedied (opens korrents.com)
“I believe, however, every one will agree with me, that notwithstanding this resemblance, delicacy of taste is as much to be desired and cultivated, as delicacy of passion is to be lamented, and to be remedied, if…”
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Liberty of the press may be claimed as a common right of mankind in almost every government (opens korrents.com)
“But I would fain go a step further, and assert, that such a liberty is attended with so few inconveniences, that it may be claimed as the common right of mankind, and ought to be indulged them almost in every…”
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A free press, however abused, can scarcely ever stir up popular tumults or rebellion (opens korrents.com)
“The liberty of the press, therefore, however abused, can scarce ever excite popular tumults or rebellion.”
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Delicacy of taste should be cultivated, while delicacy of passion should be remedied (opens korrents.com)