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He who loses wealth loses much he who loses a friend loses more but he that loses his courage loses all.
Miguel de Cervantes
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Miguel de Cervantes
Age: 69 †
Born: 1547
Born: January 1
Died: 1616
Died: April 23
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Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world
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Other men's pains are easily borne.
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Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
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I know what's what, and have always taken care of the main chance.
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Many littles make a much.
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It requires a long time to know anyone.
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He who has the judge for his father goes into court with an easy mind.
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What is bought is cheaper than a gift.
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Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above water.
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You are a king by your own fireside, as much as any monarch in his throne.
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