The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death.
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"The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death." — Desiderius Erasmus #deathmortality
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The nearer people approach old age the closer they return to a semblance of childhood, until the time comes for them to depart this life, again like children, neither tired of living nor aware of death. — Desiderius Erasmus
About Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus was a Philosopher from Seventeen Provinces (1466–1536).
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This quote is attributed to Desiderius Erasmus, a Philosopher from Seventeen Provinces.
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Desiderius Erasmus lived from 1466 – 1536.
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