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Born in July 18, 1811 / Died in December 23, 1863 / India / English

Quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.
The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.
Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.
Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.
People hate as they love, unreasonably.
The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their courts is forever in a passion.
Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.
When I walk with you I feel as if I had a flower in my buttonhole.