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I had rather munch a crust of brown bread and an onion in a corner, without any more ado, or ceremony, than feed upon turkey at another man's table.
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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My heart is wax molded as she pleases, but enduring as marble to retain.
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Since we have a good loaf, let us not look for cheesecakes.
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The man who is prepared has his battle half fought.
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