“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.”
— Edward Gibbon
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I was never less alone than when
“I was never less alone than when by myself.”
— Edward Gibbon
Author: Edward Gibbon
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History is indeed little more than the
“History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.”
— Edward Gibbon
Author: Edward Gibbon
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I understand by this passion the union
“I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being.”
— Edward Gibbon
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Our work is the presentation of our
“Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.”
— Edward Gibbon
Author: Edward Gibbon
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Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect
“Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition.”
— Edward Gibbon
Author: Edward Gibbon
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