“Every one is the son of his own works.”

— Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote (1605–1615)

About Miguel de Cervantes

1547 – 1616

Spanish novelist, author of "Don Quixote".

“Valour lies just halfway between rashness and cowheartedness.”

“Fear is sharp-sighted, and can see things underground, and much more in the skies.”

“When one is contented, there is no more to be desired.”

“Man hath his daily work of body or mind appointed.”

“The happiness of men consists in life. And life is in labor.”

“Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.”

“In this life we get nothing save by effort.”

“The reward of labour is life.”

“Why should I let the toad work / Squat on my life?”