“Since Don Quixote de la Mancha is a crazy fool and a madman, and since Sancho Panza, his squire, knows it, yet, for all that, serves and follows him, and hangs on these empty promises of his, there can be no doubt that he is more of a madman and a fool than his master.”
Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
Work
The adventures of Don Quixote
This renowned work is a satirical critique of chivalric romances and the societal norms of its time. It explores themes of idealism versus reality, the human condition, and the power of imagination. more
Author
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, was born on September 29, 1547, and died on April 22, 1616. He is best known for his masterpiece, 'Don Quixote,' which is considered a classic of Western literature and has had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
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“Good wits jump; a word to the wise is enough.”
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