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

Quote by Edward Gibbon

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

Other quotes by Edward Gibbon

The urgent consideration of the public safety may undoubtedly authorize the violation of every positive law. How far that or any other consideration may operate to dissolve the natural obligations of humanity and justice, is a doctrine of which I still desire to remain ignorant. – Edward Gibbon

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I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect. – Edward Gibbon

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Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition. – Edward Gibbon

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I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power. – Patricia Cornwell

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The simplest and most basic meaning of the symbol of the Goddess is the acknowledgment of the legitimacy of female power as a beneficent and independent power. – Carol P. Christ

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All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice. – Theodore Bikel

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