EDWARD GIBBON, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.

EDWARD GIBBON, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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

EDWARD GIBBON, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

I was never less alone than when by myself.

EDWARD GIBBON, Autobiography