Those who'll play with cats must expect to be scratched. Miguel de Cervantes catexpectplay Change image and share on social
Modesty, tis a virtue not often found among poets, for almost every one of them thinks himself the greatest in the world. Miguel de Cervantes findgreatmodesty Change image and share on social
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 bringdiligencefortune Change image and share on social
Alas! all music jars when the soul's out of tune. Miguel de Cervantes alajarmusic Change image and share on social
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 deathflatlie Change image and share on social
There's no taking trout with dry breeches. Miguel de Cervantes breechesspin-drytake Change image and share on social
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 benefitbragdraw Change image and share on social
Be a terror to the butchers, that they may be fair in their weight; and keep hucksters and fraudulent dealers in awe, for the same reason. Miguel de Cervantes awebutcherdealer Change image and share on social
No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve. Miguel de Cervantes barboltmaiden Change image and share on social
The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part. Miguel de Cervantes charactercomedydifficult Change image and share on social