Quote by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)

• A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.

• Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long.

• Delay always breeds danger and to protract a great design is often to ruin it.

• Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn.

• Time ripens all things; no man is born wise.

• Short sentences drawn from long experiences.