If we would understand the growth of societies, we must unde... - David Hume

"If we would understand the growth of societies, we must understand the nature of commerce and exchange."

David Hume History

Philosopher, Historian Scottish 1711–1776

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"A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence"

"He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper"

"I've seen a lot of things in my time."

"That's how we archaeologists tell time."

"We must learn from history or be doomed to repeat it."

"Every artifact tells a story."