"It is wisdom in prosperity, when all is as thou wouldn't have it, to fear and suspect the worst."

Courage

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When Desiderius Erasmus speaks about courage, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of courage in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Desiderius Erasmus

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, theologian, and philosopher. He was, through his writings and translations, one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Western culture.

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