Quotes By Edward Gibbon

Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the minds of sages and heroes.

I was never less alone than when by myself.

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

I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes.

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.

The author himself is the best judge of his own performance; none has so deeply meditated on the subject; none is so sincerely interested in the event.

All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.