Quotes by Erasmus, Desiderius

The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblan >>

It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to f >>

A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit. >>

Quotations about Books - Reading

A house without books is like a room without windows. No man has a rig >>

O, let my books be then the eloquence and dumb presages of my speaking >>

A book may be compared to your neighbor: if it be good, it cannot last >>

When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

Erasmus, Desiderius