Women, can't live with them, can't live without them. Desiderius Erasmus livewoman Change image and share on social
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 cavecontentdifference share on social
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Desiderius Erasmus blindeyeking Change image and share on social
By a Carpenter mankind was made, and only by that Carpenter can mankind be remade. Desiderius Erasmus carpentermakemankind Change image and share on social
It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to fear and suspect the worst. Desiderius Erasmus badfearprosperity Change image and share on social
Everybody hates a prodigy, detests an old head on young shoulders. Desiderius Erasmus detesthatehead Change image and share on social
The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes. Desiderius Erasmus doctorhighignorant Change image and share on social
Great eagerness in the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, or honor, cannot exist without sin. Desiderius Erasmus eagernessexistgreat Change image and share on social
Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. Desiderius Erasmus darknessdisappeargive Change image and share on social
Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it can only be misery to live in folly, illusion, deception and ignorance, but it isn't -it's human. Desiderius Erasmus deceptionfollyhear Change image and share on social
