(Only by) the good influence of our conduct may we bring salvation in human affairs or like a fatal comet we may bring destruction in our train. (Desiderius Erasmus)

(Only by) the good influence of our conduct may we bring salvation in human affairs or like a fatal comet we may bring destruction in our train.

Desiderius Erasmus

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