Desiderius Erasmus Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.”

“Human affairs are so obscure and various that nothing can be clearly known.”

“A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie.”

“By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him.”

“Concealed talent brings no reputation.”

“Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth.”

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

“Luther was guilty of two great crimes - he struck the Pope in his crown, and the monks in their belly.”

“The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes.”

“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.”