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I know what's what, and have always taken care of the main chance.
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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It is past all controversy that what costs dearest is, and ought to be, most valued.
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A closed mouth catches no flies.
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