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There is a very remarkable inclination in human nature to bestow on external objects the same emotions which it observes
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"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"

- David Hume

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This quote by David Hume speaks with the idea that human beings have a tendency to forecast their own emotions and concepts onto the world around them. This is a reflection of the human condition, as we are typically not able to separate our own feelings and ideas from the external environment. We tend to see the world through our own lens, and this can cause a distorted view of reality. We may find ourselves associating our own emotions and concepts to individuals and things around us, even when they might not apply. This quote is a reminder that we ought to be mindful of our own biases and attempt to be more objective when translating the world around us.

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David Hume This quote is written / told by David Hume between May 7, 1711 and August 25, 1776. He was a famous Philosopher from Scotland. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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