The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive.
Edward GibbonThe frequent repetition of miracles serves to provoke, where it does not subdue, the reason of mankind.
Edward GibbonThe books of jurisprudence were interesting to few, and entertaining to none: their value was connected with present use, and they sunk forever as soon as that use was superseded by the innovations of fashion, superior merit, or public authority.
Edward Gibbon