"Julian was not insensible of the advantages of freedom. From his studies he had imbibed the spirit of ancient sages and heroes; his life and fortunes had depended on the caprice of a tyrant; and, when he ascended the throne, his pride was sometimes mortified by the reflection that the slaves who would not dare to censure his defects were not worthy to applaud his virtues."

-- Edward Gibbon

#Hero Quotes #Pride Quotes #Reflection Quotes

“I like to take on a different role every time or else I make myself bored.”
“There are moments when the human body can overcome things you would never expect,”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“First of all, Bolshevism represents...”
“Whatever stress some may lay upon it, a death-bed repentance is but a weak and slender plank to trust our all on.”

Source : Laurence Sterne (1859). “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy: Gentleman & A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy”, p.540
“And I know these scars will bleed, but both of our hearts believe all of these stars will guide us home”
“I was really tired of words like 'plus size,' 'round' and 'large.' I thought, 'Come on, we're fat.'”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Monopoly is business at the end of its journey.”

Source : 1894 Wealth against Commonwealth, ch.1.
“Also, go inside and listen to your body, because your body will never lie to you. Your mind will play tricks, but the way you feel in your heart, in your guts, is the truth.”

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