“There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it.”

Miguel de Cervantes

“To be prepared is half the victory.”

Miguel de Cervantes

“To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope.”

Miguel de Cervantes

“Acontece tener un padre un hijo feo y sin gracia alguna, y el amor que le tiene le pone una venda en los ojos para que no vea sus faltas, antes las juzga por discreciones y lindezas y las cuenta a sus...”

Miguel de Cervantes

“...estás en tu casa, donde eres señor della, como el rey de sus alcabalas.”

Miguel de Cervantes