Desiderius Erasmus

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The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.

Desiderius Erasmus

age

Everyone knows that by far the happiest and universally enjoyable age of man is the first. What is there about babies which makes us hug and kiss and fondle them, so that even an enemy would give them help at that age?

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age

The desire to write grows with writing.

Desiderius Erasmus

communication

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.

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death

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

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education

Your library is your paradise.

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education

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

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experience

It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to fear and suspect the worst.

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fear

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

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food

It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.

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happiness

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