Nadie nace enseñado. — Miguel de Cervantes | Printable Wall Art

“Nadie nace enseñado.”
“No one is born already taught.”

Words by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) — Spanish novelist, author of Don Quixote.

About this quote

This Spanish proverb reminds us that knowledge and skill are acquired through experience, patience, and effort rather than innate ability. Everyone starts as a beginner, so making mistakes is a natural part of learning. It encourages humility when facing new challenges and offers comfort to those who feel overwhelmed by what they have yet to master.

The line is a traditional Spanish proverb used by Miguel de Cervantes in his early seventeenth-century masterpiece, Don Quixote. It reflects the practical wisdom and folk sayings woven throughout the famous novel.

People often hang this print in a study or classroom to encourage patience and persistence while learning.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
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Designs available

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