"There exists in human nature a strong propensity to depreciate the advantages, and to magnify the evils, of the present times."

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Source : Edward Gibbon (2000). “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume II: A.D. 395 to A.D. 1185 (A Modern Library E-Book)”, p.253, Modern Library

Edward Gibbon

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“Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.”
“I have never been able to grasp the meaning of time. I don't believe it exists. I've felt this again and again, when alone and out in nature. On such occasions, time does not exist. Nor does the future exist.”
“Military cemeteries in every corner of the world are silent testimony to the failure of national leaders to sanctify human life.”
“Today's smartest advertising style is tomorrow's corn.”
“I'm a big Hilary Duff person! My family loves her.”
“Evolution happens in nature and in individuals. I want to participate actively in its happening within me.”
“Reuven listen to me. The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other." "Choose a friend," I said. "Yes. You know what a friend is, Reuven? A Greek philosopher said that two people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul." I nodded. "Reuven, if you can, make Danny Saunders your friend." "I like him a lot, abba." "No. Listen to me. I am not talking about only liking him. I am telling you to make him your friend and to let him make you his friend.”
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”

Source : Aldo Leopold (1989). “A Sand County Almanac, and Sketches Here and There”, p.7, Oxford University Press, USA

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