Here in this page you can find quotes by Desiderius Erasmus. Our quote collection contains sayings of Plato to Anthory Robins, Confucious to Einstein. Get inspired by these words of wisdom. For motivation quotes on a specific topics go to our home page. In addition to the free collection of quotations,finestquotes offers inspirational wallpapers for your PC.


Quotes >> D >> Desiderius Erasmus Quotes
Desiderius Erasmus Quotes
War is delightful to those who have not experienced it.



The impression forces itself upon one that men measure by false standards, that everyone seeks power, success, riches for himself, and admires others who attain them, while undervaluing the truly precious thing in life.



A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.



A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie.



Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth.



He who allows oppression shares the crime.



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



The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes.



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



Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.



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?








A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Signup for our monthly email inspirational newsletter:

Random Quote