Miguel de Cervantes: It is a common proverb, beauteous princess, that diligence is the mother of good fortune.

It is a common proverb, beauteous princess, that diligence is the mother of good — Miguel de Cervantes

It is a common proverb, beauteous princess, that diligence is the mother of good fortune.

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