Edward Gibbon's Quote - But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in

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But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in

But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous. – Edward Gibbon

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I sighed as a lover, I obeyed as a son. – Edward Gibbon

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

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Style is the image of character. – Edward Gibbon

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Never underestimate the power of a simple tool. – Craig Bruce

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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. – Frederick Douglass

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Censorship is saying: Im the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine. But the internet is like a tree that is growing. The people will always have the last word – even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper. – Ai Weiwei

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You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow. – Jack Black

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It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless. – Giacomo Casanova

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To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies the great, singular power of self-respect. – Joan Didion

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