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
Revenge is profitable, gratitude is expensive. Edward Gibbon expensivegratitudeprofitable 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
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
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
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 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
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
