Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

William Makepeace Thackeray Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jul 18, 1811
  • Died: Dec 24, 1863

William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house. good

It is only hope which is real, and reality is a bitterness and a deceit. hope

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking. New Year's Day

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

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best. best

It is impossible, in our condition of Society, not to be sometimes a Snob. society

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children. God & Mother's Day

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society. attitude, best, humor & society

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other views from Victor Hugo

73 other views from Victor Hugo