Edward Gibbon's Quote - The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when

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The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when

The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive. – 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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I sighed as a lover, I obeyed as a son. – Edward Gibbon

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I was never less alone than when by myself. – Edward Gibbon

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