To hate, to love, to think, to feel, to see; all this is nothing but to perceive.
David Hume
Category: Quote of the Day
Aphorisms, proverbs, wise sayings and other witty, pithy stuff
24SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
It is not reason which is the guide of life, but custom.
David Hume
23SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
The greater part of mankind may be divided into two classes; that of shallow thinkers who fall short of the truth; and that of abstruse thinkers who go beyond it.
David Hume
22SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
Truth springs from argument amongst friends.
David Hume
21SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
It is seldom, that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. Slavery has so frightful an aspect to men accustomed to freedom, that it must steal upon them by degrees, and must disguise itself in a thousand shapes, in order to be received.
David Hume
20SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
I never knew anyone, that examined and deliberated about nonsense, who did not believe it before the end of his enquiries.
David Hume
19SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
It is more important to out-think your enemy, than to outfight him.
Sun Tzu
18SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
Sun Tzu
17SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
You can prevent your opponent from defeating you through defense, but you cannot defeat him without taking the offensive.
Sun Tzu
16SEP2020 – Quote of the Day
A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.
Sun Tzu