The decline of Rome was the natural and inevitable effect of immoderate greatness. Prosperity ripened the principle of decay; the cause of the destruction multiplied with the extent of conquest; and, as soon as time or accident and removed the artificial supports, the stupendous fabric yielded to the pressure of its own weight. The story of the ruin is simple and obvious: and instead of inquiring why the Roman Empire was destroyed we should rather be surprised that it has subsisted for so long.

Books are those faithful mirrors that reflect to our mind the minds of sages and heroes.

War, in its fairest form, implies a perpetual violation of humanity and justice.

Augustus was sensible that mankind is governed by names; nor was he deceived in his expectation, that the senate and people would submit to slavery, provided they were respectfully assured that they still enjoyed their ancient freedom.

Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition.

Imam Hussain's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of rightousness.

Does there exist a single instance of a saint asserting that he himself possessed the gift of miracles?