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A tooth is much more to be prized than a diamond.
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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Alcala de Henares
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra
Miguel de Cervantes Cortinas
Miguel de Cervantes y Cortinas
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Don't put too fine a point to your wit for fear it should get blunted.
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He who's down one day can be up the next, unless he really wants to stay in bed, that is.
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The man who is prepared has his battle half fought.
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