Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Spanish, 1547–1616) was a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet; best known for Don Quixote, a foundational work of Western literature. For midlife crises, late bloomers, and anyone still tilting at windmills. Perfect for milestone birthdays, retirements, or reminders that the story isn’t over.

This quote dates from the early 1600s.