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War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.
Desiderius Erasmus
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Desiderius Erasmus
Age: 69 †
Born: 1466
Born: November 6
Died: 1536
Died: July 12
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The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.
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A good prince will tax as lightly as possible those commodities which are used by the poorest members of society: grain, bread, beer, wine, clothing, and all other staples without which human life could not exist.
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They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms and if I do not recant, they will proclaim me a heretic.
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The opinion formulated by the Church has more value in my eyes than human reasons, whatever they may be.
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