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

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Date of Birth:
October 26, 1466
Date of Death:
July 12, 1536
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