Quote by David Hume

Any person seasoned with a just sense of the imperfections of natural reason, will fly to revealed truth with the greatest avidity

Any person seasoned with a just sense of the imperfections o

Summary

This quote suggests that when a person becomes aware of the limitations and flaws of relying solely on human reasoning and logic, they will eagerly turn to revealed truth as a source of knowledge and guidance. This implies that recognizing the fallibility of natural reason can lead one to seek deeper truths and answers from sources such as religion or spirituality. It highlights the inherent human desire for understanding and the recognition that there may be greater truths beyond what can be comprehended through reason alone.

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Truth Reason

By David Hume

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