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Anyone who does not know how to make the most of his luck has no right to complain if it passes by him.
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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I know what's what, and have always taken care of the main chance.
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True courage lies in the middle, between cowardice and recklessness.
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Well, there's a remedy for all things but death, which will be sure to lay us flat one time or other.
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Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.
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Digo, paciencia y barajar. What I say is, patience, and shuffle the cards.
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A man prepared has half fought the battle.
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Old, that's an affront no woman can well bear.
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