History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes crime folly history
Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule. Edward Gibbon fairformgovernment Change image and share on social
My English text is chaste, and all licentious passages are left in the decent obscurity of a learned language. Edward Gibbon chastedecentenglish Change image and share on social
The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators. Edward Gibbon ablenavigatorside Change image and share on social
To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster! Denis Diderot aimattemptcomplete share on social
The judge said I was a menace to society because I had put crime on a scientific basis. Gregory Corso basiscrimejudge Change image and share on social
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalineconcealhistory Change image and share on social