Find the best quotes, maxims and aphorisms of Edward Gibbon

Biography : English historian, writer and Member of Parliament.
Born: 1841 - Died: 1919
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom

Edward Gibbon - Quotes

Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself.
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The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire /

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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 History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Wit and valor are qualities that are more easily ascertained than virtue, or the love of wisdom.
Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Amiable weaknesses of human nature.
Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

History is indeed little more than the register of crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.
Edward Gibbon - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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

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