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The Adages of Erasmus Quotes
The Adages of Erasmus
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“I viii 91 ~ He that gives quickly gives twice.
I ix 12 ~ To exact tribute from the dead. ... was applied to those who accumulate wealth from any source, by fair means or foul.
II i 1 ~ Make haste slowly. And so my personal opinion is that if ever a proverb truly deserved the name of royal, this is the one. 135
... for we need not trouble ourselves about names provided we agree upon the thing. 139
'There is no device by which he who does good can escape ill-will.' Erasmus quoting Josephus. 221
No men get a more niggardly return of thanks for their good deeds than those who do a service for the common people. 222”
― The Adages of Erasmus
I ix 12 ~ To exact tribute from the dead. ... was applied to those who accumulate wealth from any source, by fair means or foul.
II i 1 ~ Make haste slowly. And so my personal opinion is that if ever a proverb truly deserved the name of royal, this is the one. 135
... for we need not trouble ourselves about names provided we agree upon the thing. 139
'There is no device by which he who does good can escape ill-will.' Erasmus quoting Josephus. 221
No men get a more niggardly return of thanks for their good deeds than those who do a service for the common people. 222”
― The Adages of Erasmus
