William Makepeace Thackeray quotes - page 5

. . . 'tis misfortune that awakens ingenuity, or fortitude, or endurance, in hearts where these qualities had never come to life but for the circumstance which gave them a being. (William Makepeace Thackeray)
Oh, those women They nurse and cuddle their presentiments, and make darlings of their ugliest thoughts . . . View quote
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We have only to change the point of view And the greatest action looks mean. View quote
William Makepeace Thackeray
Might I give counsel to any man, I would say to him, try to frequent the company of your betters. In books and in life, that is the most wholesome society learn to admire rightly the great pleasure of life is that. Note what great men admire. View quote
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Novelty has charms that our mind can hardly withstand. View quote
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Oh, Vanity of vanities How wayward the decrees of Fate are How very weak the very wise, How very small the very great are. View quote
William Makepeace Thackeray
When I say that I know women, I mean I know that I dont know them. Every single woman I ever knew is a puzzle to me, as, I have no doubt, she is to herself. View quote
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Life is the soul's nursery - its training place for the destinies of eternity. View quote
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We love being in love, thats the truth ont. View quote
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Nature has written a letter of credit upon some men's faces that is honored wherever presented. You cannot help trusting such men. Their very presence gives confidence. There is 'promise to pay' in their faces which gives confidence and you prefer it to another man's endorsement. Character is credit. View quote
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Sir, Respect Your Dinner idolize it, enjoy it properly. You will be many hours in the week, many weeks in the year, and many years in your life happier if you do. (William Makepeace Thackeray)