David Hume — "The good of mankind is the only object of moral consideration."
The good of mankind is the only object of moral consideration.
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"The general opinion of mankind is, that there is a great difference between a man and a stone."
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"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."
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