Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

Everyone knows that by far the happiest and universally enjoyable age of man is the first. What is there about babies which makes us hug and kiss and fondle them, so that even an enemy would give them help at that age?

Everyone knows that by far the happiest and universally enjo

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This quote reflects on the universal affection and adoration that babies receive from people, even from those who may consider themselves as enemies. It suggests that there is something inherently captivating and lovable about infants that evokes a genuine desire to care for and protect them. The quote implies that the joy and innocence associated with early childhood make it a significant phase of life that brings people together in their admiration for babies.

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