Let a king recall that it is better to improve his realm than to increase his territory.
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus Quotes
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.
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| Birth: | 28th October, 1466 |
| Death: | 12th July, 1536 |
| Nationality: | Dutch |
| Profession: | Critic, Teacher, Theologian |
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Desiderius Erasmus was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Erasmus was a classical scholar who wrote in a pure Latin style. He was an early proponent of religious toleration, and enjoyed the sobriquet "Prince of the Humanists"; he has been called "the crowning glory of the Christian humanists".
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