History & The Arts
David Hume
...energy and in great pain, He lays down his load and ponders his misery. ‘What pleasure have I had since entering this world? Is anyone on this globe worse off? So often without bread, never any rest!’ His wife, his children, soldiers, tax officers, Debt, and drudgery Complete for him this image of misfortune. He calls on Death, who comes without delay, Asking what is...