Why the Moria was published by another, we cannot tell; perhaps Badius did not like it at first.

In the Moria Erasmus is all the time hovering on the brink of profound truths.

The Moria, as a satire, is philosophical and general; the Colloquia are up to date and special.

As to form, the Colloquies are less confessedly satirical than the Moria.