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“In a vain man, the smallest spark may kindle into the greatest flame, because the materials are always prepared for it.”

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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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Source: Selected essays

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