The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful. Edward Gibbon considerequallyfalse Change image and share on social
Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism. Edward Gibbon desiredespotismfetter Change image and share on social
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
I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being. Edward Gibbon desirefemalefriendship share on social
The pathetic almost always consists in the detail of little events. Edward Gibbon consistdetailevent Change image and share on social
It has always been my practice to cast a long paragraph in a single mould, to try it by my ear, to deposit it in my memory, but to suspend the action of the pen till I had given the last polish to my work. Edward Gibbon actioncastdeposit share on social
In every deed of mischief he had a heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to execute. Edward Gibbon contrivedeedexecute Change image and share on social
I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes. Edward Gibbon equalexpenseincome Change image and share on social
Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking. Edward Gibbon aidendmethod Change image and share on social
The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise. Edward Gibbon authorchoicecommand Change image and share on social
