Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity. Edward Gibbon fanaticismfeelinghumanity 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
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 principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive. Edward Gibbon constitutionexecutivefree 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
Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself. Edward Gibbon commoneducationimportant 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
Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the minds of sages and heroes. Edward Gibbon bookfaithfulhero Change image and share on social
Our sympathy is cold to the relation of distant misery. Edward Gibbon colddistantmisery Change image and share on social
