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Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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The walking of lands and communicating with diverse people makes men discreet.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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In courtesy, it is better to err on the side of too much than too little.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Where favor and gifts intervene, risks are smoothed and difficulties are undone.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Rich people who tend to be liberal always find someone to canonize their excesses and deem their bad tastes as good.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Short sentences stem from a great experience.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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The woman should be an owner, and appear to be one, which is more.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Do not wish and you will be the richest man in the world.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Gratitude that consists only of the wish is dead, just as faith without works is dead.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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No science, as science, deceives; the deception lies in those who do not know it.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Jealousy arises among those who love each other well, from the passing air, the touching sun, and even from the ground that is stepped on.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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The rage of jealousy is so strong that it forces one to commit any folly.