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
We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win. Edward Gibbon contestimprovevictory 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
The end comes when we no longer talk with ourselves. It is the end of genuine thinking and the beginning of the final loneliness. Edward Gibbon beginendfinal Change image and share on social
Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition. Edward Gibbon comfortconditionhope Change image and share on social