Home / Quotes / Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

“...although this is poetic fiction, it contains hidden moral truths worthy of being heeded and understood and imitated,...”

Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Book:Don Quixote

Work

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

Author

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Browse famous quotes and profile details for Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. more

You May Also Like

“When you’re married, you’re privy to the misunderstanding. When you’re not married, it’s overrated.” I try to smile. “You rush in, headlong, full of dreams and wishes, so far removed from reality that you never even realize you’ve married into a family and the Navy. One refers to you as the girl from L.A., and the other refers to you as the dependent spouse.”

Ironic Self Reference

Book:When I See You

Source: When I See You

“Seymour, we do not dignify absurdities with coverage. This is still America, god damnit! Who wants a cowboy actor in the White House?”

Ironic Self Reference Self Reflexive

Author:Alan Moore

“...kako vrijeme odmiče sve je teže locirati pretke/ tog mitskog perinog sina koji se prvi morao upisati u knjige zamišljam pripoprostim/napola hrvat, napola zbunjen... (iz pjesme "periš")”

Ironic Self Reference

Book:X

Source: X

“Recognize that rejection is a part of the human experience and does not define your worth or capabilities.”

Motivational Life Quotes Rejection Life Advice

Book:Fear OFF Life: Psychological tools to overcome 21st century fears

Source: Fear OFF Life: Psychological tools to overcome 21st century fears

“Pain jabbed Janco where the lower half of his right ear used to be. He rubbed the scar. “Now, I’m not a genius—” “Got that right,” Ari mumbled.”

Author:Maria V Snyder

“There was no big book of the nineties.”

Fiction 1990s Big Books

Book:In Limbo

Source: In Limbo

“I don’t know, man.” He reached into his inside pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. “Ew!” I recoiled. “You smoke?” “Only when I drink,” he said, reaching for a lighter, “or when I’m seriously depressed.” I snatched the pack away. “These will kill you, and you don’t want that.” “Yeah?” he said sarcastically. “How should I get myself killed then?” “You could hang out with me some more,” I suggested. “I attract homicidal maniacs like mosquitoes, baby.”

Homicidal Maniacs

Book:Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss

Source: Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss

“What do you think? Overkill?" "I don't believe there is any such thing. But in this case, 'yes, overkill.”

Violence Overkill Exceptions

Book:The Teraport Wars

Source: The Teraport Wars

“Is it not true that each superpower has enough nuclear weapons to kill all members of mankind several times over? Yes. And the same is true of kitchen knives.”

Nuclear Weapons Crackpots Overkill

Author:Petr Beckmann

“It's not a sign of creativity to have sixty-five ideas for one problem. It's just a waste of energy.”

Ideas Energy Creativity Problems Overkill

Author:Jan Kaplicky