Quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an influential English novelist, renowned for his satirical works that offered a keen critique of Victorian society. Born in Calcutta, India, and educated in England, Thackeray's most celebrated novel, *Vanity Fair*, embodies his sharp wit and social commentary. His writing style, marked by a blend of humor and pathos, solidified his reputation as a literary giant of his time. Through his vivid characters and incisive observations, Thackeray's legacy endures, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and societal norms.

11 quotes found

"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"Whatever you are, be a good one."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"A good laugh is sunshine in the house."

William Makepeace Thackeray

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

William Makepeace Thackeray

"Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"When I walk with you I feel as if I had a flower in my buttonhole."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"Dinner was made for eating, not for talking."

William Makepeace Thackeray

"If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader!"

William Makepeace Thackeray

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

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."

William Makepeace Thackeray

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