Desiderius Erasmus

"The man who has nothing to do has no time to do it in."

"Death is not the end, but merely a change of residence."

"The pursuit of happiness without virtue is the pursuit of a shadow."

"I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees."

"The greatest of all human powers is the power to choose."

"In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn."

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

"A man who does not make mistakes has never attempted anything worthwhile."

"The best armor is discretion."

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others."

"The desire to hurt, the moment of pleasure, the vengeful consequences, all this has one name: the story of adultery."

"I wish as well as I can wish to be a Christian in reality, not merely in name or outward profession."

"The nearer people come to perfection, the more sense they have of their defects."

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

"He who allows himself to be insulted is partly responsible for the insult."

"Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do."

"Sweet is the lore which Nature brings."

"Nothing is permanent but change itself."

"The greatest wealth is poverty of desires."

"Immortality comes to those who live for others."

"He who has not tasted the bitter, knows not what is sweet."

"In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king."

"Obedience is not truly rendered unless it comes from the heart."

"Even in a single life, there is no time for everything."

"The labor of fools wearied them, for they know not how to go to the city."

"If you wish to be loved, show yourself worthy of love."

"The great are always known to have a certain solemnity of spirit."

"Man's life is warfare against the malice of demons."

"To make allowances for a man's virtues is not to deny his vices."

"I have as much authority as the Pope, but no money."