Adam Ferguson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Adam Ferguson.

Adam Ferguson (1723-1816) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and historian. He gained recognition for his contributions to the field of social and political theory and is considered one of the founding figures of sociology. Ferguson's notable works include "An Essay on the History of Civil Society" and "Principles of Moral and Political Science." His ideas on the evolution of societies, the importance of social order, and the impact of moral sentiments on human behavior greatly influenced subsequent thinkers. Nurturing connections with prominent Enlightenment figures, Ferguson left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.

Love is an affection which carries the attention of the mind

Love is an affection which carries the attention of the mind beyond itself, and is the sense of a relation to some fellow creature as to its object.

Adam Ferguson

Love Mind

Every step and every movement of the multitude, even in what

Every step and every movement of the multitude, even in what are termed enlightened ages, are made with equal blindness to the future and nations stumble upon establishments, which are indeed the result of human action, but not the execution of any human design.

Adam Ferguson

Design