458 Quotes by Miguel de Cervantes

He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all.

There were but two families in the world, Have-much and Have-little.

Make yourself honey and the flies will devour you.

there are many hours and minutes between now and tomorrowand in any one of them-even in a minute,the house falls

Health and cheerfulness make beauty

For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences.

Urgent necessity prompts many to do things.

Every production must resemble its author.

Poesy is a beauteous damsel, chaste, honourable, discreet, witty, retired, and who keeps herself within the limits of propriety. She is a friend of solitude; fountains entertain her, meadows console her, woods free her from ennui, flowers delight her; in short, she gives pleasure and instruction to all with whom she communicates.