Edward Gibbon

Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest…

Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism. Edward Gibbon

History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. Edward Gibbon

History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. Edward Gibbon

I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which…

The courage of a soldier is found to be the cheapest and most common quality of human nature. Edward Gibbon

Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. Edward Gibbon

Beauty is an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused. Edward Gibbon

I was never less alone than when by myself. Edward Gibbon