The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity and arrogance they have. All these fools Renaissance era Dutch philosopher teaches inspiring lessons on critical thinking, ego, humility, personal growth and why true talent never needs constant applause

Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: The Dutch Renaissance scholar's famous quote from The Praise of Folly explores how arrogance often grows where genuine ability is lacking. It also reflects on the danger of seeking validation from people who encourage ignorance instead of truth. Written more than 500 years ago, the quote continues to hold relevance in today's world of public opinion, social media and constant search for approval.