William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes

Walk of life:British novelist

Born:18 July 1811, Kolkata

Died:24 December 1863, London, U.K

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Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Natural Nature Revenge Wickedness
It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Company Friendship Heart
When I say that I know women, I mean I know that I don’t know them. Every single woman I ever knew is a puzzle to me, as, I have no doubt, she is to herself.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Mystery Puzzle Woman
Business first; pleasure afterwards.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Business Happiness Motivational
Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Attack Dare Fortune Man Remember Secret Success World
To endure is greater than to dare; to tire out hostile fortune; to be daunted my no difficulty; to keep heart when all have lost it; to go through intrigue spotless; to forgo even ambition when the end is gained – who can say this is not greatness?
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Ambition Dare Difficult End Endurance Fortune Greatness Intrigue Tired
It’s a great comfort to some people to groan over their imaginary ills.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Comfortable Greatness Imagination People Sick
We know that Heaven chastens those whom it loves best; being pleased by repeated trials, to make pure spirits more pure.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Best Heaven Love Purity Repeat Spirit
Vanity is often the unseen spur.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

See Vanity
Lucky he who has been educated to bear his fate, whatsoever it may be, by an early example of uprightness, and a childish training in honor.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

Children Education Fate Honor Luck Training

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