Desiderius Erasmus ( 6 of 16 )
If you look at history you'll find that no state has been so plagued by its rulers as when power read more
If you look at history you'll find that no state has been so plagued by its rulers as when power has fallen into the hands of some dabbler in philosophy or literary addict.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.
A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.
Nowadays the rage for possession has got to such a pitch that there is nothing in the realm of nature, read more
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
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. - Adages.
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. - Adages.
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.
