Life, Character & Influence of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, Volume 2 |
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Page 40
When I wrote those things , I never suspected in the least that the present state of the world would come to pass , because , had I known it , I would have passed such matters ...
When I wrote those things , I never suspected in the least that the present state of the world would come to pass , because , had I known it , I would have passed such matters ...
Page 124
... this best of kings , whose gifts which he has in common with other kings , surpassing many , inferior to none , I pass over . But who is there more dexterous in debate than he , who happier in invention , sounder in judgment , apter ...
... this best of kings , whose gifts which he has in common with other kings , surpassing many , inferior to none , I pass over . But who is there more dexterous in debate than he , who happier in invention , sounder in judgment , apter ...
Page 186
If they had not lost their heads , the affair would not have reached the pass it has . Nay , even if now they would only keep silent for three months , Luther with all his books would fade from memory , and as far as he is concerned the ...
If they had not lost their heads , the affair would not have reached the pass it has . Nay , even if now they would only keep silent for three months , Luther with all his books would fade from memory , and as far as he is concerned the ...
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