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
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
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
The author himself is the best judge of his own performance; none has so deeply meditated on the subject; none is so sincerely interested in the event. Edward Gibbon authordeeplyevent 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
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
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
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
