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Miguel de Cervantes Quotes: To be good to the vile is to throw water into the sea.
         

To be good to the vile is to throw water into the sea.


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This page presents the quote "To be good to the vile is to throw water into the sea.". Author of this quote is Miguel de Cervantes. This quote is about be good, clemency, sea, water,.