David Hume – Government founded only on opinion Share this quote: It is on opinion only that government is founded; and this maxim extends to the most despotic and most military governments, as well as to the most free and most popular. – David Hume (1711-1776) Is this quotation insightful, though-provoking, useful? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0