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Quote by David Hume

“A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker.”

Quote by David Hume

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David Hume, born on May 7, 1711, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on August 25, 1776, was an outstanding philosopher, historian, and economist. Known for his contributions to empiricism and skepticism, his works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, economics, and psychology. more

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