Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAYAh me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create anger where we never meant harm; and these thoughts are the thorns in our cushion.
More William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes
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Pray God, keep us simple.
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One of the greatest of a great man’s qualities is success; ‘t is the result of all the others; ‘t is a latent power in him which compels the favor of the gods, and subjugates fortune.
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There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.
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Follow your honest convictions and be strong.
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We can’t all be lions in this world. There must be some lambs, harmless, kindly, gregarious creatures for eating and shearing.
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There are a thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till he takes up a pen to write.
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Ah me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create anger where we never meant harm; and these thoughts are the thorns in our cushion.
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To see a young couple loving each other is no wonder; but to see an old couple loving each other is the best sight of all.
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Vanity is often the unseen spur.
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Kindness is very indigestible. It disagrees with very proud stomachs.
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Life is soul’s nursery- its training place for the destinies of eternity.
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If there is no love more in yonder heart, it is but a corpse unburied.
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It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.
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Except for the young or very happy, I can’t say I am sorry for anyone who dies.
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It is from the level of calamities, not that of every-day life, that we learn impressive and useful lessons.
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