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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It is an unscrupulous intellect that does not pay to antiquity its due reverence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of respecting and valuing the knowledge of the past.
Desiderius Erasmus suggests that a truly wise and discerning intellect acknowledges and honors the contributions of ancient thinkers and traditions. To disregard the wisdom of antiquity reflects a lack of understanding and appreciation for the foundations upon which current knowledge and civilization are built.
Themes
WisdomHistoryKnowledgeReverenceAntiquity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of learning from history, one might incorporate this quote to highlight the value of past wisdom.
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