government 5
- Liberty of the press may be claimed as a common right of mankind in almost every government
- Commerce tends to decay under absolute government because it is less honourable, not less secure
David Hume
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 England.
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What David Hume says most about
politics 3
- The world may still be too young to fix many lasting general truths in politics
- Moderation is preferable to zeal in party politics
journalism 2
- Liberty of the press may be claimed as a common right of mankind in almost every government
- A free press, however abused, can scarcely ever stir up popular tumults or rebellion
taste 2
- Delicacy of taste should be cultivated, while delicacy of passion should be remedied
- The sublime, passionate ancient eloquence shows a juster taste than modern argumentative eloquence