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Of the three Popes, John the Twenty-third was the first victim; he fled and was brought back a prisoner; the most scandalous charges were suppressed; the Vicar of Christ was only accused of piracy, murder, rape, sodomy, and incest - Edward Gibbon Quotes

Of the three Popes, John the Twenty-third was the first victim; he fled and was brought back a prisoner; the most scandalous charges were suppressed; the Vicar of Christ was only accused of piracy, murder, rape, sodomy, and incest

The urgent consideration of the public safety may undoubtedly authorize the violation of every positive law. How far that or any other consideration may operate to dissolve the natural obligations of humanity and justice, is a doctrine of which I still desire to remain ignorant. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

The urgent consideration of the public safety may undoubtedly authorize the violation of every positive law. How far that or any other consideration may operate to dissolve the natural obligations of humanity and justice, is a doctrine of which I still desire to remain ignorant.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

English Historian

The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

English Historian

The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language is the fruit of exercise.

Choice English Historian

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 Quotes

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.

Desire English Historian

Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

Our work is the presentation of our capabilities.

English Historian Work

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. - Edward Gibbon Quotes

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

English Historian Opinions

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

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

Books And Reading English Historian

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius - Edward Gibbon Quotes

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius

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