Quote by David Hume, Letter From Adam Smi

Doctor, as I believe you would not choose to tell any thing but the truth, you had better tell him, that I am dying as fast as my enemies, if I have any, could wish, and as easily and cheerfully as my best friends could desire.the him referred to is his friend Colonel Edmondstone

Doctor, as I believe you would not choose to tell any thing

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