Quote by Franz Kafka

Don Quixote's misfortune is not his imagination, but Sancho Panza.

Don Quixote's misfortune is not his imagination, but Sancho

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that Don Quixote's greatest source of misfortune is not his wild imagination, but rather his loyal and practical squire, Sancho Panza. While Don Quixote's delusions and heroic pursuits can be seen as somewhat pitiable, it is Sancho's down-to-earth approach and constant grounding of reality that often thwart Don Quixote's adventures. Sancho's level-headedness serves as a constant reminder of the absurdity of Don Quixote's antics, emphasizing the notion that sometimes naÃ¯vetÃ© and impracticality can bring more harm than good.

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Imagination

By Franz Kafka

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