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For if he like a madman lived At least he like a wise one died.
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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Jests that give pains are no jests.
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By such innovations are languages enriched, when the words are adopted by the multitude, and naturalized by custom.
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There were no embraces, because where there is great love there is often little display of it.
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When God sends the dawn, he sends it for all.
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Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world
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Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.
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In every case, the remedy is to take action. Get clear about exactly what it is that you need to learn and exactly what you need to do to learn it. BEING CLEAR KILLS FEAR. Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world.
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