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He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all.
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He who sings frightens away his ills.
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The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, and it always surfaces above lies, as oil floats on water.

Don Quixote

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Fear has many eyes.
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All sorrows are less with bread.
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Good painters imitate nature, bad ones spew it up.
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Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.
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Facts are the enemy of truth.
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Do but take care to express yourself in a plain, easy Manner, in well-chosen, significant and decent Terms, and to give a harmonious and pleasing turn to your periods.
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The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application.
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Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. His most famous work, 'Don Quixote,' is considered one of the most important literary works ever written and the first modern novel. Cervantes' life was marked by adventure and hardship, including military service, participation in the Battle of Lepanto where he was wounded, and long periods of poverty and imprisonment. Despite these adversities, he produced a vast body of work that explored themes such as reality versus illusion, honor, and madness. His writing is characterized by its wit, humanism, and psychological depth. Cervantes has had a lasting influence on world literature, and his figure is synonymous with literary genius.