Hume's Lesson on Moderation
Hume wanted to dedicate his life to learning, reading & writing. He became almost frenetic about it, diving in with a mix of excitement and extreme work. Six months after he decided to go down that path he was burnt out. It took him two years to recover. He eventually learned to apply moderation to any activity he pursued, and to literally get a life outside of the confines of his home and library. ...