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Desiderius Erasmus Quotes

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

Biography

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

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Women, can't live with them, can't live without them.
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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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Again, Age, Approach, Aware, Childhood, Children, Closer, Comes, Death, Depart, Life, Living, Neither, Nor, Old, Return, Semblance, Them, Time, Tired, Until