To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope. Miguel de Cervantes actionfearhope Change image and share on social
Every man is the son of his own works. Miguel de Cervantes mansonwork Change image and share on social
One of the most considerable advantages the great have over their inferiors is to have servants as good as themselves. Miguel de Cervantes advantageconsiderablegood Change image and share on social
To be prepared is half the victory. Miguel de Cervantes halfpreparevictory Change image and share on social
It seldom happens that any felicity comes so pure as not to be tempered and allayed by some mixture of sorrow. Miguel de Cervantes allayfelicitymixture Change image and share on social
The bow cannot always stand bent, nor can human frailty subsist without some lawful recreation. Miguel de Cervantes bendbowfrailty 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
Liberty, as well as honor, man ought to preserve at the hazard of his life, for without it life is insupportable. Miguel de Cervantes hazardhonorinsupportable Change image and share on social
I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar. Miguel de Cervantes amissapplyaptly Change image and share on social
Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds. Miguel de Cervantes actiondeedennoble Change image and share on social