Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free from some form of insanity. The only difference is one of degree. A man who sees a gourd and takes it for his wife is called insane because this happens to very few people.

I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that everyone possesses a certain degree of insanity, with some being more pronounced than others. It suggests that what defines insanity is often determined by the rarity or extremity of one's thoughts or behavior. The example given of mistaking a gourd for a spouse emphasizes how such an act is considered insane due to its uncommon occurrence. Overall, this perspective challenges the idea of absolute sanity and suggests that eccentricities are, in fact, a common facet of human nature.

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By Desiderius Erasmus

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