Full Idea
Where actions proceed not from some cause in the character and disposition of the person who performed them, they can neither redound to his honour, if good, nor his infamy, if evil.
Gist of Idea
Praise and blame can only be given if an action proceeds from a person's character and disposition
Source
David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], VIII.I.76)
Book Reference
Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.98