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MDMiguel De Cervantes

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Miguel De Cervantes

Life dates: 1547 AD — 1616 AD

Listed in the author section of Bartlett’s ninth-edition anthology, in the linked 1905 printing. Dates reflect that historical edition and may differ from modern scholarship.

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14c. 1581 AD
Honesty is the best policy.
Miguel De Cervantes / quote

Meaning: Being truthful often protects trust and avoids the complications of maintaining a deception. Honest conduct can support lasting relationships even when admitting the truth is uncomfortable.

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