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「In Praise of Folly」 Desiderius Erasmus

Humanities ScholarNL1466 — 1536

Renaissance humanist and Catholic priest from Rotterdam. Retranslated the Greek New Testament and satirized church corruption in In Praise of Folly.

“In a foolish country of the blind where everyone's eyes are covered, the one-eyed man proudly acts like an arrogant king, you see.”

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S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“In a foolish country of the blind where everyone's eyes are covered, the one-eyed man proudly acts like an arrogant king, you see.”

Greeting

“Folly is the force that truly makes the world go round.”
“The wisdom of the ancients must be rescued from mistranslation.”
“The happiest man is the one who does not know he is a fool.”

Roll Call

“Pen and parchment are ready.”
“Folly herself summons me.”
“It is time to open the Greek original.”

Deploy

“Sharpen the edge of satire!”
“Tear down the walls of ignorance!”
“Advance with the light of the humanities!”

Victory

“The fools have withdrawn on their own.”
“The lamp of reason has lit the darkness.”
“A single correct translation can change the world.”

Draw

“Debating with fanatics is an endless affair.”
“I must satirize the madness on both sides.”
“The path of moderation is always a lonely one.”

Defeat

“To be called a heretic by both sides — such is the scholar's fate.”
“So long as the pen is in hand, it is no defeat.”
“Ignorance has never truly won in history.”

Strike

“Skewer them with satire!”
“Shatter them with the original text!”
“Hold up the mirror of Folly!”
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Overview

High intellect and social charm functioned as the informal center of the European Republic of Letters. High reflection and diligence drove satirical writing, but cautious middle-path disposition created a stat structure that earned distrust from both sides during the Reformation.

Core Abilities

Command
52
Martial
9
Intellect
92
Charm
80

Inner Virtues

Temperance
70
Diligence
88
Reflection
82
Courage
60

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
55
Benevolence
72
Fairness
68
Humility
60

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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