Never stand begging for what you have the power to earn. Miguel de Cervantes
Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory. Miguel de Cervantes
He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all. Miguel de Cervantes
The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity. Miguel de Cervantes
There is no greater folly in the world than for a man to despair. Miguel de Cervantes
Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and idleness – its opposite – never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes. Miguel de Cervantes
Delay always breeds danger and to protract a great design is often to ruin it. Miguel de Cervantes