Quotes by Gibbon, Edward

Style is the image of character. >>

Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the minds of >>

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

Quotations about Self-control

Govern thyself then you will be able to govern the world. >>

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himsel >>

I am always with myself and it is I who am my tormentor. >>

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

Gibbon, Edward