David Hume Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: May 7, 1711 - August 25, 1776
Birthday: May 7
Death: August 25
The heroes in paganism correspond exactly to the saints in popery, and holy dervises in MAHOMETANISM. The place of, HERCULES, THESEUS, HECTOR, ROMULUS, is now supplied by DOMINIC, FRANCIS, ANTHONY, and BENEDICT. Instead of the destruction of monsters, the subduing of tyrants, the defence of our native country; whippings and fastings, cowardice and humility, abject submission and slavish obedience, are become the means of obtaining celestial honours among mankind.
source: David Hume (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of David Hume (Illustrated)”, p.1245, Delphi Classics
topic: Country, Hero, Mean, Celestial, Romulus, Hector, Theseus, Native Country
