Corruption, the most infallible symptom of constitutional liberty. Edward Gibbon
The first of earthly blessings, independence. Edward Gibbon
Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule. Edward Gibbon
Revenge is profitable, gratitude is expensive. Edward Gibbon
Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius. Edward Gibbon
Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity. Edward Gibbon