It must borne in mind that in the apetites of the body there is very little difference between man and other living creatures.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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It must borne in mind that in the apetites of the body there is very little difference between man and other living creatures.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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I have turned my entire attention to Greek. The first thing I shall do, as soon as the money arrives, is to buy some Greek authors; after that, I shall buy clothes.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.
~ Desiderius Erasmus
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