Cervantes Saavedra
Cervantes Saavedra
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra – 22 April 1616), was a Spanish writer who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists...
families mine
There are only two families in the world, as a grandmother of mine used to say: the haves and the have-nots.
artful
The most artful part in a play,may is the fool's
card few lost
As much is lost by a card too many as a card too few
understanding
It is not the hand, but the understanding of a man, that may be said to write
actions deeds ennoble good sons
Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our own deeds
noise saving tricks village
Oh, sir, sir, there are more tricks done in the village than make a noise - saving her ladyship's presence.
cowardice half lies true valor
True valor lies half way between cowardice and rashness.