"He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all."
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Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, born in 1547 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, is a towering figure in the literary world, best known for his groundbreaking novel, "Don Quixote," often hailed as the first modern novel. His life was fraught with hardship, including years of captivity as a slave and struggles with poverty, yet these experiences deeply influenced his writing. Cervantes’ innovative narrative techniques and exploration of human nature have left an indelible mark on literature, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer of the Western canon.
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"One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world will be better for this."
Miguel de Cervantes
"Delay always breeds danger; and to protract a great design is often to ruin it."
Miguel de Cervantes
"Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and idleness, its opposite, never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes."
Miguel de Cervantes
"For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences."
Miguel de Cervantes"There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it."
Miguel de Cervantes
"Well, there's a remedy for all things but death, which will be sure to lay us flat one time or other."
Miguel de Cervantes