Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing in the realm of nature, whether sacred or profane, out of which profit cannot be squeezed.

Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

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Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the...

Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the...

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood,...

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood,...

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

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

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

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

There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who...

There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who...

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not...

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not...

Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.

Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.

Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing...

Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing...

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

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

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

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

To know nothing is the happiest life.

To know nothing is the happiest life.

Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.

Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.

Don't give your advice before you are called upon.

Don't give your advice before you are called upon.

Everybody hates a prodigy, detests an old head on young shoulders.

Everybody hates a prodigy, detests an old head on young shoulders.

Prevention is better than cure.

Prevention is better than cure.

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood,...

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood,...

Time takes away the grief of men.

Time takes away the grief of men.

No one respects a talent that is concealed.

No one respects a talent that is concealed.

The gifts of an honorable, well-lived life are in those who will miss you once...

The gifts of an honorable, well-lived life are in those who will miss you once...

Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful...

Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful...