Erasmus Quotes on Knowledge
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and one of the most influential European intellectuals of the early 16th century. This page collects quotes attributed to Erasmus on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Erasmus:
“In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
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Attributed to Erasmus:
“Prevention is better than cure.”
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Attributed to Erasmus:
“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.”
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Attributed to Erasmus:
“A constant element of enjoyment must be mingled with our studies, so that we think of learning as a game rather than a form of drudgery.”
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Attributed to Erasmus:
“War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.”