Desiderius Erasmus

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.

age


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?

age


Desiderius Erasmus

The desire to write grows with writing.

communication


Desiderius Erasmus

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.

death


Desiderius Erasmus

When I get a little money I buy books and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

education


Desiderius Erasmus

Your library is your paradise.

education


Desiderius Erasmus

War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.

experience


Desiderius Erasmus

It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to fear and suspect the worst.

fear


Desiderius Erasmus

When I get a little money I buy books and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

food


Desiderius Erasmus

It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.

happiness


Desiderius Erasmus

If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.

hope


Desiderius Erasmus

To know nothing is the happiest life.

life


Desiderius Erasmus

When I get a little money I buy books and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

money


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