What did Miguel de Cervantes mean by: I can tell where my own shoe pinches me. Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain Copy
When good luck knocks at the door, let him in and keep him there. Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Luck, Opportunity, Positivity, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
I have always heard, Sancho, that doing good to base fellows is like throwing water into the sea. Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Cynicism, Ineffectiveness, Morality, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
True courage lies in the middle, between cowardice and recklessness. Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Balance, Bravery, Responsibility, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
+ A person dishonored is worst than dead. Author, July 11, 2023January 2, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Death, Dishonor, Shame, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
+ Other men’s pains are easily borne. Author, October 12, 2023January 2, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Empathy, Perspective, Resilience, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
Well-gotten wealth may lose itself, but the ill-gotten loses its master also. Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Consequences, Morality, Wealth, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
Abundance, even of good things, prevents them from being valued Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Appreciation, Value, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
I know what’s what, and have always taken care of the main chance. Author, January 16, 2024January 9, 2025, Miguel de Cervantes, Ambition, Knowledge, Self-reliance, 0 Miguel de Cervantes Writer · Spain
Mirrors would do well to reflect a little more before sending back images. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
The same vices which are huge and insupportable in others we do not feel in ourselves. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
I never have wit until I am below stairs. [Fr., Je n’ai jamais d’esprit qu’au bas de l’escalier.] Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France