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Our greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within.
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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Fortune may have yet a better success in reserve for you and they who lose today may win tomorrow.
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