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A private sin is not so prejudicial in this world, as a public indecency.
Miguel de Cervantes
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— Miguel de Cervantes

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About Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes was a Novelist from Crown of Castile (1547–1616).

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Who said "A private sin is not so prejudicial in this world, as a public indecency."?
This quote is attributed to Miguel de Cervantes, a Novelist from Crown of Castile.
When did Miguel de Cervantes live?
Miguel de Cervantes lived from 1547 – 1616.