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Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself. ↗

— Edward Gibbon

#above #common #educations #every #every man

Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule. ↗

— Edward Gibbon

#forms #government #hereditary #monarchy #present

I thought I had a clear picture of death, but now I know it's a mystery and it will always be a mystery, although it is something we all have in common: everybody knows that life ends with death. ↗

— Beth Gibbons

#always #clear #common #death #ends

One thing any backpacker will tell you is that it's tedious and monotonous. You're bored sometimes, so you really have to make the fun in your head. ↗

— Cheryl Strayed

#bored #fun #head #make #monotonous

With roadracing, it takes a lot more time and money. ↗

— Sete Gibernau

#money #more #roadracing #takes #time

When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. ↗

— Khalil Gibran

#follow #hard #hidden #him #his

Death most resembles a prophet who is without honor in his own land or a poet who is a stranger among his people. ↗

— Khalil Gibran

#among #his #honor #land #most

You're not gay, are you?" Simon's greenish color deepened. "If I were, I would dress better. ↗

— Cassandra Clare

#fashion #gay #simon-lewis #city

There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them. ↗

— Andre Gide

#few #monsters #them #very #warrant

Before the first year, nobody gave it a chance. Now, 36 years later, everybody knows Monday Night Football. ↗