Desiderius Erasmus in Adages (1500)
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In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
— Desiderius Erasmus on Perception
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About Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (27 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher, humanist and theologian.
About Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (27 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher, humanist and theologian.
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