David Hume — "Carelessness and inattention alone can afford us any remedy."

"There is a great difference betwixt a man, who is by nature diffident, and one, who is so by habit and reflection."

"In JAMAICA, indeed, they talk of one negroe as a man of parts and learning; but 'tis likely he is admired for very slender accomplishments, like a parrot, who speaks a few words plainly."

"Custom, then, is the great guide of human life."

"Our most holy religion is founded on faith, not on reason; and 'tis a sure method of exposing it to put it to such a trial as it is by no means fitted to endure."

"The greater part of mankind are more governed by interest than by reason."