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A LETTER TO
harm, if it did no good, in a Theory of Moral Sentiments. But every gentleman understands his own business best.
Will you do an unknown correspondent the honour, Sir, to accept a few plain remarks, in a free and easy way, upon the curious letter to Mr. Strahan,[1] in which this ever memorable operation of embalming is performed? Our Philosopher's account of his own life will likewise be considered, as we go along.
Trust me, good Doctor, I am no bigot, enthusiast, or enemy to human learning—Et ego in Arcadiâ—I have made many a
- ↑ See 'Letter from Adam Smith, LL. D. to William Strahan, Esq.,' Kirkaldy, 9 November 1776. In: The life of David Hume, Esq.: London: printed for W. Strahan, 1777. (Wikisource-ed.).
