Quote by David Hume

There is a very remarkable inclination in human nature to bestow on external objects the same emotions which it observes in itself, and to find every where those ideas which are most present to it.

There is a very remarkable inclination in human nature to be

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a tendency to project their own emotions onto external objects and to perceive the ideas that resonate most strongly within themselves reflected in everything around them. In essence, people often view the world through the lens of their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, assuming that others and the environment share similar sentiments. This inclination stems from our innate ability to relate to and understand the world based on our own subjective perspective.

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By David Hume

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