But the human character, however it may be exalted or depressed by a temporary enthusiasm, will return by degrees to its proper and natural level, and will resume those passions that seem the most adapted to its present condition.
Edward GibbonMan has much more to fear from the passions of his fellow-creatures, than from the convulsions of the elements.
Edward GibbonIgnorant of the arts of luxury, the primitive Romans had improved the science of government and war.
Edward Gibbon