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 dissatisfyenviousevil share on social
The desire to write grows with writing. Desiderius Erasmus desiregrowwrite Change image and share on social
It's the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stretch the heavens, that is the Scriptures, like tanners with a hide. Desiderius Erasmus acceptgenerallyheaven Change image and share on social
Fortune favors the audacious. Desiderius Erasmus audaciousfavorfortune Change image and share on social
By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him. Desiderius Erasmus bookbookshelfburn Change image and share on social
It is an unscrupulous intellect that does not pay to antiquity its due reverence. Desiderius Erasmus antiquitydueintellect Change image and share on social
Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth. Desiderius Erasmus falsehoodformman Change image and share on social
Women, can't live with them, can't live without them. Desiderius Erasmus livewoman Change image and share on social
