183 Quotes by Desiderius Erasmus

Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.

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.

There is no joy in possession without sharing.

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

A man must hug, and dandle, and kistle, and play a hundred little tricks with his bed-fellow when he is disposed to make that use of her that nature designed her for

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

Do not get excited over the noise you have made

What is popularly called fame is nothing but an empty name and a legacy from paganism.

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