Quote by: David Hume

A body of ten ounces raised in any scale may serve as a proof, that the counterbalancing weight exceeds ten ounces; but can never afford a reason that it exceeds a hundred.


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Author Bio


  • NameDavid Hume
  • DescriptionScottish philosopher, economist, and historian
  • AliasesDavid Home
  • BornApril 26, 1711
  • DiedAugust 25, 1776
  • CountryKingdom Of Great Britain
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Economist; Librarian; Historian; Essayist; Writer