Time takes away the grief of men.
Desiderius Erasmus

To know nothing is the happiest life.
Desiderius Erasmus

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

War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.
Desiderius Erasmus

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

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

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

Whether a party can have much success without a woman present I must ask others to decide, but one thing is certain, no party is any fun unless seasoned with folly.
Desiderius Erasmus

Women, can't live with them, can't live without them.
Desiderius Erasmus

Your library is your paradise.
Desiderius Erasmus