Desiderius Erasmus Quotes

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Desiderius Erasmus

Profession : Philosopher

Birth : October 28, 1466

Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.

Desiderius Erasmus

What is popularly called fame is nothing but an empty name and a legacy from paganism.

Desiderius Erasmus

Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing in the realm of nature, whether sacred or profane, out of which profit cannot be squeezed.

Desiderius Erasmus

It's the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stretch the heavens, that is the Scriptures, like tanners with a hide.

Desiderius Erasmus

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

Desiderius Erasmus