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Erasmus Was Not All Bad… 19 June, 2009

Posted by Benjamin P. Glaser in Books, Erasmus.
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He was right about one thing.

“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes” – Erasmus

There are few things as important as equipping the mind.

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