Desiderius Erasmus Quotes:
Ocupation: Theologian
Life: October 27, 1466 - July 12, 1536
Birthday: October 27
Death: July 12
As an example of just how useless these philosophers are for any practice in life there is Socrates himself, the one and only wise man, according to the Delphic Oracle. Whenever he tried to do anything in public he had to break off amid general laughter. While he was philosophizing about clouds and ideas, measuring a flea's foot and marveling at a midge's humming, he learned nothing about the affairs of ordinary life.
topic: Life, Wise, Laughter, Break Off, Midges, Humming, Marveling
