Author of quotes: Erasmus. Page 3

Shame is the fear of honesty a disgrace.

Reasonable people are often hated by powerful rulers.

There is nothing braver than the victory over himself...

Less know and more to love, more to know and not love.

Truly considered the one who being mortal, does not seek to be wiser than is befitting mortal who graciously shares the disadvantages of the crowd and politely mistaken together with her.

... It is funny the habits of the people make life pleasant and bind society together.

Even in the worst fate there are opportunities for a happy change.

The one who does good to another, does good to himself.

To indulge the weaknesses of his friends to close their eyes to their faults, admire their vices, like virtues, - what could be closer to stupidity?

Nothing hastens old age, as excessive drinking, unrestrained love which knows no measure lust.

No mortal is born without faults; one of the disadvantages is less than the best.

There is no such thin in the world that would be worse than a good war! Remember first of all that entails war, and you will see how profitable for you world.

People are not born, but formed.

Love is the only way we can help another person.