Quotes by : William Makepeace Thackeray

Who has not remarked the readiness with which the closest of friends and honestest of men suspect and....

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

Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.

Cheerfulness means a contented spirit, a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility....

Indeed, for my own part, though I have been repeatedly told by persons for whom I have the greatest respect,....

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children and here was one who was worshipping....

I have long gone about with a conviction on my mind that I had a work to do—a Work, if you like, with....

It was in the reign of George II. that the above-named personages lived and quarrelled ; good or bad,....

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

It may be whispered to those uninitiated people who are anxious to know the habits and make the acquaintance....