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Quote by Edward Gibbon
History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, a

History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind. – Edward Gibbon

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Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism. – Edward Gibbon

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Inflation is bringing us true democracy. For the first time in history, luxuries and necessities are selling at the same price. – Robert Orben

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When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. – George Washington Carver

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This is the lesson that history teaches: repetition. – Gertrude Stein

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Well, I think that California has had a history of always spending more money than it takes in. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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