When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
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The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Erasmus suggests that the world itself is a sacred place worthy of reverence, as long as there are people to appreciate it.
This quote by Desiderius Erasmus emphasizes the idea that the entire world can be seen as a temple, indicating that nature and human existence are fundamentally interconnected and deserving of respect. It implies that the appreciation of the world around us is a shared responsibility and that as long as there are individuals who recognize its beauty and holiness, the world remains a divine space.
Themes
WorldTemplePhilosophyAppreciationNature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about environmental conservation to highlight the intrinsic value of nature.
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