1. Erasmus' Praise of Folly (1508-1509)
In Praise of Folly, Erasmus says in a very sarcastic tone that there are two madness's that are desirable; one of which is "the desire of war, or an insatiate thirst after gold, or some dishonest love, or parricide, or incest, or sacrilege" (Radice, electronic version). ... The desire for things such as war, money, love, will cause a man to have a both a lighthearted and uncaring mind. ... Another had rather get riches by war than live peaceably at home. ...
- Word Count: 1530
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate