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Edward Gibbon Quotes

Edward Gibbon quotes

English Historian April 27, 1737 – January 16, 1794

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[A historian] will more seriously deplore the loss of the Byzantine libraries, which were destroyed or scattered in the general confusion: one hundred and twenty thousand manuscripts are said to have disappeared; ten volumes might be purchased for a single ducat; and the same ignominious price, too high perhaps for a shelf of theology, included the whole works of Aristotle and Homer, the noblest productions of the sciences and literature of ancient Greece. Edward Gibbon
the most sublime efforts of philosophy can extend no farther than feebly to point out the desire, the hope, or, at most, the probability, of a future state, there is nothing, except a divine revelation, that can ascertain the existence, and describe the condition of the invisible country which is destined to receive the souls of men after their separation from the body. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "Active valour may often be the present of nature; but such..."
Active valour may often be the present of nature; but such patient diligence can be the fruit only of habit and discipline. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the..."
Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the minds of sages and heroes. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "We improve ourselves by victory over our self. There must be..."
We improve ourselves by victory over our self. There must be contests, and you must win. Edward Gibbon
The five marks of the Roman decaying culture: Concern with displaying affluence instead of building wealth; Obsession with sex and perversions of sex; Art becomes freakish and sensationalistic instead of creative and original; Widening disparity between very rich and very poor; Increased demand to live off the state. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose..."
I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. Edward Gibbon
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
Edward Gibbon quote: "My English text is chaste, and all licentious passages are..."
My English text is chaste, and all licentious passages are left in the decent obscurity of a learned language. Edward Gibbon
The ascent to greatness, however steep and dangerous, may entertain an active spirit with the consciousness and exercise of its own power: but the possession of a throne could never yet afford a lasting satisfaction to an ambitious mind. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "I was never less alone than when by myself."
I was never less alone than when by myself. Edward Gibbon
The policy of the emperors and the senate, as far as it concerned religion, was happily seconded by the reflections of the enlightened, and by the habits of the superstitious, part of their subjects. 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. And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord. Edward Gibbon
The most worthless of mankind are not afraid to condemn in others the same disorders which they allow in themselves; and can readily discover some nice difference in age, character, or station, to justify the partial distinction. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon quote: "The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but..."
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
Edward Gibbon quote: "I make it a point never to argue with people for whose opinion..."
I make it a point never to argue with people for whose opinion I have no respect. Edward Gibbon

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