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Liberty, as well as honor, man ought to preserve at the hazard of his life, for without it life is insupportable
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"Liberty, as well as honor, man ought to preserve at the hazard of his life, for without it life is insupportable"

- Miguel de Cervantes

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This quote by Miguel de Cervantes talks to the value of liberty and honor in life. He recommends that these 2 worths are so essential that a person need to want to risk their life to maintain them. Without liberty and honor, life is unbearable and insupportable. This quote talks to the power of freedom and the importance of having a sense of self-respect and respect. It is a suggestion that we need to defend our rights and defend what we believe in, even if it indicates putting our lives at risk. It is a call to action to secure our liberties and to never quit on our values. This quote is a powerful tip of the importance of liberty and honor in our lives and how we ought to never ever take them for granted.

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Miguel de Cervantes This quote is written / told by Miguel de Cervantes between September 29, 1547 and April 23, 1616. He was a famous Novelist from Spain. The author also have 50 other quotes.

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