History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. – Edward Gibbon
The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive. – Edward Gibbon
But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous. – Edward Gibbon
Jewelry and pins have been worn throughout history as symbols of power, sending messages. Interestingly enough, it was mostly men who wore the jewelry in various times, and obviously crowns were part of signals that were being sent throughout history by people of rank. – Madeleine Albright