“Everything in the world is purchased by labor.”
Quote by David Hume
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Essays and Treatises on several subjects, etc. New edition
This book is a compilation of essays and treatises that explore a wide range of topics. The new edition features updated content and revised formatting. more
Author
David Hume
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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