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Quotation from Essays, Moral and Political (selection) by David Hume
“Factions subvert government, render laws impotent, and beget the fiercest animosities among men of the same nation, who ought to give mutual assistance and protection to each other.”
Essays, Moral and Political (selection), Of Parties in General (John Long selection (London, early 20th century), Project Gutenberg text)
Hume's case against the founders of sects and factions, set against his praise of lawgivers.
Citation: "Factions subvert government, render laws impotent, and beget the fiercest animosities among men of the same nation, who ought to give mutual assistance and protection to each other." — David Hume, Essays, Moral and Political (selection), Of Parties in General (John Long selection (London, early 20th century), Project Gutenberg text). (id hume-political-essays-q5)
Portrait: David Hume, Allan Ramsay, Public domain.
