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Desiderius Erasmus

When I get a little money I buy books and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

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Erasmus is saying that he prioritizes spending his money on books before anything else, valuing knowledge above basic needs. He only uses what remains after buying books to purchase essentials like food and clothing.

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