But though all the general rules of art are founded only on experience and on the observation of the common sentiments of human nature, we must not imagine, that, on every occasion, the feelings of men will be conformable to these rules.


Four Dissertations (1757)

David Hume Quotes

But though all the general rules of art are founded only on experience and on the observation of the common sentiments of human nature, we must not...

But though all the general rules of art are founded only on experience and on the observation of the common sentiments of human nature, we must not...

But though all the general rules of art are founded only on experience and on the observation of the common sentiments of human nature, we must not...

But though all the general rules of art are founded only on experience and on the observation of the common sentiments of human nature, we must not...