You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.
Desiderius ErasmusOnly a very few can be learned, but all can be Christian, all can be devout, and – I shall boldly add – all can be theologians.
Desiderius ErasmusThe opinion formulated by the Church has more value in my eyes than human reasons, whatever they may be.
Desiderius ErasmusBy identifying the new learning with heresy, you make orthodoxy synonymous with ignorance.
Desiderius Erasmus