Bishops Quote by Edward Gibbon
“Such events may be disbelieved or disregarded; but the charity of a bishop, Acacius of Amida, whose name might have dignified the saintly calendar, shall not be lost in oblivion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 1776
Even when events are ignored, the benevolent acts of a bishop endure in memory.
In simple terms: Good deeds survive despite neglect.
Remember and honor lasting kindness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church records
- historical research
- teaching moral lessons
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure charitable acts are recorded?
- What mechanisms preserve memory?
Neglect can erase other contributions.