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Desiderius Erasmus Quotes

Desiderius Erasmus quotes

Dutch Philosopher, Scientist October 26, 1466 – July 12, 1536

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The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death. Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "To know nothing is the happiest life."
To know nothing is the happiest life. Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to..."
It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is. Desiderius Erasmus
Nature, more of a stepmother than a mother in several ways, has sown a seed of evil in the hearts of mortals, especially in the more thoughtful men, which makes them dissatisfied with their own lot and envious of another s. Desiderius Erasmus
Whether a party can have much success without a woman present I must ask others to decide, but one thing is certain, no party is any fun unless seasoned with folly. Desiderius Erasmus
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed. Desiderius Erasmus
What difference is there, do you think, between those in Plato's cave who can only marvel at the shadows and images of various objects, provided they are content and don't know what they miss, and the philosopher who has emerged from the cave and sees the real things? Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie."
A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie. Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him,..."
By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him. Desiderius Erasmus
Everyone knows that by far the happiest and universally enjoyable age of man is the first. What is there about babies which makes us hug and kiss and fondle them, so that even an enemy would give them help at that age? Desiderius Erasmus
Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing in the realm of nature, whether sacred or profane, out of which profit cannot be squeezed. Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "Time takes away the grief of men."
Time takes away the grief of men. Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus quote: "When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I..."
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes. Desiderius Erasmus
I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free from some form of insanity. The only difference is one of degree. A man who sees a gourd and takes it for his wife is called insane because this happens to very few people. Desiderius Erasmus
There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other. Desiderius Erasmus

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