Kindness is very indigestible. It disagrees with very proud stomachs.
WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAYLife without laughing is a dreary blank.
More William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes
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All is vanity, nothing is fair.
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Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.
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A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
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The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.
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A person can’t help their birth.
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A lady who sets her heart upon a lad in uniform must prepare to change lovers pretty quickly, or her life will be but a sad one.
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Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?
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There is a skeleton in every house.
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There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.
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Those who forgets their friends to follow those of a higher status are truly snobs.
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The best of women are hypocrites.
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An immense percentage of snobs, I believe, is to be found in every rank of this mortal life.
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A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
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People who do not know how to laugh are always pompous and self-conceited.
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Then sing as Martin Luther sang, As Doctor Martin Luther sang, “Who loves not wine, woman and song, He is a fool his whole life long.”
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