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.

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

A good laugh is sunshine in the house. good

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

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

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

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

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

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