Picture the prince, such as most of them are today: a man ignorant of the law, well-nigh an enemy to his people's advantage, while intent on his personal convenience, a dedicated voluptuary, a hater of learning, freedom and truth, without a thought for the interests of his country, and measuring everything in terms of his own profit and desires.
Desiderius ErasmusThe entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
Desiderius ErasmusDo not put chewed bones back on plates. Instead, throw them on the floor for the dog.
Desiderius ErasmusModern church music is so constructed that the congregation cannot hear one distinct word.
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