Your corn is ripe today; mine will be so tomorrow. 'Tis profitable for us both, that I should labour with you today, and that you should aid me tomorrow.
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No advantages in this world are pure and unmixed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
All benefits in life come with drawbacks or complications.
David Hume's quote reflects a philosophical understanding that every advantage or benefit gained in life is accompanied by disadvantages, complexities, or moral dilemmas. This perspective invites us to recognize the duality of experiences and the need for a balanced view on what we consider beneficial or advantageous.
Themes
AdvantagesWorldPureMixedBenefitsPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion about ethical decision-making.
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