Conversation enriches the understanding,
Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon
The Roman government appeared
The Roman government appeared every day less formidable to its enemies, more odious and oppressive to its subjects. Edward Gibbon
I never make the
I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. Edward Gibbon
The decline of Rome
The decline of Rome was the natural and inevitable effect of immoderate greatness. Prosperity ripened the principle of decay; the cause of the destruction multiplied with the extent of conquest; and, as soon as time or accident and removed the artificial supports, the stupendous fabric yielded to the pressure of its own weight. The story … Read more