Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity. Edward Gibbon fanaticismfeelinghumanity 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
We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win. Edward Gibbon contestimprovevictory Change image and share on social
The pathetic almost always consists in the detail of little events. Edward Gibbon consistdetailevent 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
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
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
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 never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. Edward Gibbon arguemakemistake Change image and share on social
Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book. Edward Gibbon artbookcomposition Change image and share on social
