Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it can only be misery to live in folly, illusion, deception and ignorance, but it isn't --it's human.

Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it

Summary

This quote suggests that living in a state of folly, illusion, deception, and ignorance is not necessarily miserable but instead a fundamental part of being human. The speaker recognizes that philosophers may argue that such a life is unpleasant, yet assert that it is inherent to human nature. It implies that embracing our imperfect and sometimes irrational qualities is what defines our shared human experience, rather than pursuing an idealized state of knowledge or wisdom.

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Humanity

By Desiderius Erasmus

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