Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

You'll see certain Pythagorean whose belief in communism of property goes to such lengths that they pick up anything lying about unguarded, and make off with it without a qualm of conscience as if it had come to them by law.

You'll see certain Pythagorean whose belief in communism of

Summary

This quote criticizes certain individuals from the Pythagorean school of thought who take their belief in communal ownership to an extreme degree. It highlights their propensity to freely appropriate anything they come across, regardless of ownership, without any guilt or remorse, as if their behavior is justified by some higher moral law. The quote implies that these Pythagoreans disregard the principles of personal and private property, making it a point of criticism or ridicule.

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Communism

By Desiderius Erasmus

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