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Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

“... and you must take care to have it copied in a clear hand on to a sheet of paper in the first village with a schoolmaster, or else any sexton will copy it for you; but do not ask a clerk to copy it, because they use a corrupt and degenerate hand that Satan himself would not be able to read.”

Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Don Quixote

Don Quixote follows the adventures of the title character, a middle-aged knight who becomes obsessed with chivalry, dons armor, and sets out on a quest to restore justice and fight for the oppressed. The novel is a satirical critique of the chivalric romances of the time and is celebrated for its wit, humor, and philosophical depth. more

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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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