Miguel de Cervantes Quote

Oh, memory, mortal enemy of my rest!

Crimes carry the punishment on their backs.

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Poetry is perhaps enhanced by singing humble things.

Miguel de Cervantes

Company is often a relief from miseries.

Miguel de Cervantes

Weapons require spirit as much as letters.

Miguel de Cervantes

Love and passion easily blind the eyes of understanding.

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Miguel de Cervantes

Short sentences stem from a great experience.

Miguel de Cervantes

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

Miguel de Cervantes