In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is k... -Desiderius Erasmus

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

Desiderius Erasmus , Philosopher
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Desiderius Erasmus was a renowned Dutch Renaissance humanist, theologian, and philosopher. He was a prolific writer and scholar, known for his critical thinking, wit, and influential works that shaped the course of European thought during his time.

Desiderius Erasmus Quotes to Explore

Fortune favors the audacious....
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king....
Time takes away the grief of men....
The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war....
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it....
War is sweet to those who have not experienced it....
Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another....
If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen....
The desire to write grows with writing....
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes....

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Clarity is the counterbalance of profound thoughts....