Quote of Edward Gibbon - The various modes of worship, which...
Biography - Edward Gibbon:
English historian, writer and Member of Parliament.
Born: 1841 - Died: 1919
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1841 - Died: 1919
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
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.
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