 There is a set of harmless liars, frequently to be met with in company, who deal much in the marvelous. Their usual intention is to please and entertain; but as men are most delighted with what they conceive to be the truth, these people mistake the means of pleasing, and incur universal blame.
– David Hume (1711-1776) |
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Dorothy Parker – In youth, it was a way I had
| In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know |
David Hume – Harder to avoid censure that gain applause
| It is harder to avoid censure than to gain applause; for this may be done by one great or wise action in an age. But to escape censure a man must pass his whole life without saying or doing one ill or foolish thing.
– David Hume (1711-1776) |
