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Desiderius Erasmus Quotes

I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free from some form of insanity. The only difference is one of degree. A man who sees a gourd and takes it for his wife is called insane because this happens to very few people.
Desiderius Erasmus

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Dutch
Born: October 26, 1466
Died: July 12, 1536

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Prevention is better than cure.
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In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
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Women, can't live with them, can't live without them.
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If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.
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Don't give your advice before you are called upon.
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When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
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The desire to write grows with writing.
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