Quote by David Hume

Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.

Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the goo

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This quote suggests that heaven and hell are often perceived as reserved for only the extremely good and bad individuals. However, the majority of people do not firmly fall into either category, but rather exist in a gray area between vice and virtue. This implies that most individuals have qualities of both good and bad within them, making the distinction between purely good and purely bad individuals less absolute and emphasizing the complexity of human nature.

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By David Hume

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