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My honor is dearer to me than my life.
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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Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
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I drink when I have occasion, and sometimes when I have no occasion.
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