458 Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

There is no jewel in the world so valuable as a chaste and virtuous woman.

Our hours in love have wings; in absence, crutches.

The foolish sayings of the rich pass for wise saws in society.

The ass will carry his load, but not a double load; ride not a free horse to death.

Nothing costs less nor is cheaper than compliments of civility.

Wit and humor belong to genius alone.

Thou camest out of thy mother's belly without government, thou hast liv'd hitherto without government, and thou mayst be carried to thy long home without government, when it shall please the Lord. How many people in this world live without government, yet do well enough, and are well look'd upon?

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

Never meddle with play-actors, for they're a favoured race.