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Greatness Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

“Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.” quote by Desiderius Erasmus
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“Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.”

Desiderius Erasmus

About This Quote

Source Essay: On the Praise of Folly, 1511

People’s judgments are often petty and overly critical, reflecting human frailty.

In simple terms: Judgments can be petty.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate tolerance.

Themes

human nature judgment humility

Mood

reflective humorous

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • leadership
  • education
  • conflict resolution
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

Renaissance humanism social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should criticism be constructive?
  • How can we reduce petty judgments?
A Different Perspective

Excessive tolerance may ignore harmful behavior.

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