Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself. ~ “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have … - Erasmus

When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.

When I get a little money, I buy books. If any is left, I buy food and clothes.

Do not be guilty of possessing a library of learned books while lacking learning yourself.

I know this is overused...but it is accurate!

When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.

When I get a little money, I buy books - and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.

"But I am well aware of the excuse which men, ever ingenious in devising mischief to themselves as well as others, offer in extenuation of their conduct in going to war. They allege, that they are compelled to it; that they are dragged against their will to war. I answer them, deal fairly; pull off the mask; throw away all false colours; consult your own heart, and you will find that anger, ambition, and folly are the compulsory force that has dragged you to war, and not any necessity; unless indeed you call the insatiable cravings of a covetous mind, necessity" ` The Complaint of Peace

A constant element of enjoyment must be mingled with our studies, so that we think of learning as a game rather than a form of drudgery, for no activity can be continued for long if it does not to some extent afford pleasure to the participant.

Bu dünyada tamamen yalnızım, çünkü hiçbir tarafın adamı olmadım ve Tanrı aklımı almadığı sürece de olmayacağım.