There are others who are rich only in wishes; they build be… - Erasmus

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There are others who are rich only in wishes; they build beautiful air-castles and conceive that doing so is enough for happiness.

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Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (27 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher, humanist and theologian.

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There are others who are rich only in wishes; they build beautiful air-castles and conceive that doing so is enough for happiness. - Erasmus

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