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William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray föddes den 18 juli 1811 och dog den 24 december 1863 - of 'Vanity Fair'.
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There are a thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till he takes up a pen to write.

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.

Though small was your allowance,
You saved a little store:
And those who save a little
Shall get a plenty more.

Even when I am reading my lectures, I often think to myself, "What a humbug you are," and I wonder the people don't find it out.

The world is good-natured to people who are good natured.

The true pleasure of life is to live with your inferiors.

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.

I would rather make my name than inherit it

I have long gone about with a conviction on my mind that I had a work to do -- a Work, if you like, with a great W; a Purpose to fulfil.

I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.

A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears

'Tis hard with respect to Beauty, that its possessor should not have a life enjoyment of it, but be compelled to resign it after, at the most, some forty years' lease

There will be more wars until men grow brave enough to stop them

Bravery never goes out of fashion

Follow your honest convictions and be strong

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