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- “In our reasonings concerning matter of fact, there are all imaginable degrees of assurance, from the highest certainty to the lowest species of moral evidence.
- “Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.” ― David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.
- “Where am I, or what? From what causes do I derive my existence, and to what condition shall I return? ... I am confounded with all these questions, and begin to fancy myself in the most deplorable condition imaginable, environed with the deepest darkness, and utterly deprived of the use of every member and faculty.
- “The sweetest and most inoffensive path of life leads through the avenues of science and learning; and whoever can either remove any obstructions in this way, or open up any new prospect, ought so far to be esteemed a benefactor to mankind.”
May 16, 2022 · David Hume’s concept of the self does not only differ from but runs counter to Descartes’s and the other philosophers of the self, such as Plato and Aristotle. This is because, for Hume, there is no such thing as a “self”. Let me briefly explain why for Hume the concept of the self is an illusion.
Oct 5, 2020 · Learning to control our responses to be productive rather than reactive helps build strong teams and, as a result, successful outcomes. Self-control is a habit we can develop over time. How can you develop better self-control? Here are a few tips and practices to help.
Jul 25, 2018 · If you find yourself frustrated about losing power in situations, it’s because leadership is not about taking control; it’s about influence.
Sep 15, 2020 · He is quoted to have said that self-control was the “sixth Bruin on the court... as important as any of the visible players.”. [1] Yet self-control matters far beyond the scope of sports. It is a key leadership behavior that needs attention and development.
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Apr 22, 2020 · Here are 15 Self-leadership Quotes for Tough Times to inspire you to be your best self. Tough times don't last but tough people do, is a quote that has often inspired me to keep going. Recent global disruptions are frustrating, disorientating, and very sad.
