Erasmus challenges that assumption, reminding us that even imperfect peace may hold more value than a “righteous” war.The Quote of the Day today byBorn on October 27, 1469, in Rotterdam in present-day Netherlands, Erasmus emerged as one of the most influential scholars of the Northern Renaissance. After being ordained in 1492, he left to serve as a Latin secretary to the bishop of Cambrai, a role that allowed him to pursue his passion for classical learning, as per information sourced from Britannica.Erasmus was not just a thinker—he was a reformer in spirit. Through works like Adagia and Praise of Folly, Erasmus critiqued the corruption and excesses within the Church while still advocating unity and reform rather than division.What made Erasmus unique was his refusal to take extreme positions during a time of intense religious conflict.
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Published at: 2026-03-25 23:09:28
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