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.
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Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth accumulation often involves moral compromises or wrongdoing.
Desiderius Erasmus suggests that the pursuit of great wealth often leads to unethical behavior and moral failure. This quote implies that it is nearly impossible to amass significant riches without engaging in actions that could be considered sinful or wrong, highlighting the moral dilemmas associated with greed and materialism.
Themes
AbundanceRichesSinWealthMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethical business practices, one might say, 'As Erasmus noted, great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin, reminding us to prioritize integrity over profit.'
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