1711 – 1776 • Scottish • Philosopher
The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and proceeds more from its secret, insensible influence, than from its immediate application.
Avarice, the spur of industry.
It is a just political maxim, that every man must be supposed a knave.
And what is the greatest number? Number one.
Men are much oftener thrown on their knees by the melancholy than by the agreeable passions.
Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence.
