Francisco de Quevedo was a prominent Spanish writer of the Renaissance period, known for his satirical literature and satirical novels. His works are characterized by their sharp讽刺 and critical commentary on social phenomena of the time.
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“Ninguna cosa despierta tanto el bullicio del pueblo como la novedad.”
“La soberbia nunca baja de donde sube, porque siempre cae de donde subió.”
“¡Algún puto, cornudo, bujarrón y judío -dijo en altas voces- ordenó tal cosa!”
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“He who spends time regretting the past loses the present and risks the future.”
“In short, not only are things not what they seem, they are not even what they are called!”