History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. Edward Gibbon crimefollyhistory Change image and share on social
The courage of a soldier is found to be the cheapest and most common quality of human nature. Edward Gibbon cheapcommoncourage 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
The laws of probability, so true in general, so fallacious in particular. Edward Gibbon fallaciousgenerallaw Change image and share on social
My early and invincible love of reading I would not exchange for all the riches of India. Edward Gibbon earlyexchangeindia 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
All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance. Edward Gibbon advancehumanretrograde 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
Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. Edward Gibbon capabilitypresentationwork Change image and share on social
But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous. Edward Gibbon dispositionefficacyhappy Change image and share on social