Quote by: David Hume

Any pride or haughtiness, is displeasing to us, merely because it shocks our own pride, and leads us by sympathy into comparison, which causes the disagreeable passion of humility.


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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