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
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
Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius. Edward Gibbon conversationenrichgenius 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
History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. Edward Gibbon crimefollyhistory Change image and share on social
Revenge is profitable, gratitude is expensive. Edward Gibbon expensivegratitudeprofitable Change image and share on social
Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. Edward Gibbon capabilitypresentationwork 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 never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. Edward Gibbon arguemakemistake Change image and share on social
