Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler

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The man is the only animal that can be friends with the victims he tries to eat until he eats them.

Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler

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Very little can be done with faith alone; nothing can be done without it.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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I will die of old age and still not finish understanding the bipedal animal they call man; each individual is a variety of its species.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Poetry is perhaps enhanced by singing humble things.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Company is often a relief from miseries.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Weapons require spirit as much as letters.

Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes

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Love and passion easily blind the eyes of understanding.

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.