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Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

“Wit and humor do not reside in slow minds.”

Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

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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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