The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 04
1605
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 04
1605
Translated by John Ormsby
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 04, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and first published in 1605, is a pivotal section of the classic novel set during the Spanish Golden Age. It follows the delusional nobleman Don Quixote as he battles a Biscayan knight and navigates various encounters that highlight the contrast between his romanticized ideals of knighthood and the harsh realities of life. This part features themes of chivalry, madness, and identity, showcasing the humorous and tragic elements of Don Quixote's quest, alongside his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza. The work is notable for its influence on the development of the modern novel and its rich exploration of social customs in 16th-century Spain.
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“I drink when I have occasion, and sometimes when I have no occasion.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“Good sir, it is as much the part of great spirits to have patience when the world frowns upon them, as to be joyful when all goes well. Indeed I have heard say that this same she-thing they call Fortune is a whimsical freakish drunken queen, and blind into the bargain; so that she neither sees what she does, nor knows whom she raises, nor whom she casts down.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“What covers you discovers you.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“Never mind what some will say, for then thou wilt never have done. One may as soon tie up the winds, as the tongues of slanderers.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“Heaven send us better times! There is nothing but plotting and counter-plotting, undermining and counter-mining in this world.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
“I will take my corporal oath that we move no faster than a snail can gallop, or an ant can trot.””
— Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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