Army Quote by Desiderius Erasmus
“They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms; and if I do not recant, they will proclaim me a heretic.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus, 1511
He warns that intellectual attacks can be relentless, and refusal to conform may label one a heretic.
In simple terms: Intellectual pressure can label dissenters as heretics.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm in truth despite criticism.
Themes
intellectual freedom
conformity
criticism
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- religious reform
- political dissent
- public speaking
Key Concepts
humanism
rhetoric
dogma
Questions to Reflect On
- What convictions are you willing to defend?
- How do you handle relentless criticism?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes the attacker’s motives are purely logical, ignoring emotional bias.
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