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“The Apophthegmes” is a rich collection of anecdotes and sayings compiled by the renowned Renaissance humanist Erasmus. Translated by Nicholas Udall, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the wisdom and wit of classical antiquity and the Renaissance period. Erasmus's compilation covers a wide range of topics, from moral philosophy and political advice to observations on human nature and everyday life. This work exemplifies the humanist interest in classical learning and its application to contemporary society. “The Apophthegmes” provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the 16th century and remains a testament to Erasmus's enduring influence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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