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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.

Desiderius Erasmus

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Desiderius Erasmus
Age: 69 †
Born: 1466
Born: November 6
Died: 1536
Died: July 12
Bible Translator
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Latinist
Philosopher
Priest
Teacher
Theologian
Translator
University Teacher
R'dam
Erasmus of Rotterdam
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Life
Approach
Semblance
Like
Return
Nearer
People
Age
Closer
Living
Aging
Comes
Aware
Death
Neither
Children
Tired
Time
Childhood
Depart

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