"History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind." ― Edward Gibbon Topic(s): History More From Edward Gibbon "I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being." "Our sympathy is cold to the relation of distant misery." "Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition." More In History "The feeling of your baby taking nourishment from your body for the first time is amazing, and it remains the most touching moment of my life."― Laura Schlessinger "I wanted to make sure that this be the first scientific and technology revolution in history in which the public thoroughly discussed all the potential benefits and all the potential harms, in advance of the technology coming online and running its course."― Jeremy Rifkin "I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that’s fine."― Marlee Matlin