William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeraywas an English novelist of the 19th century. He is famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth18 July 1811
beauty clever successful
A clever, ugly man every now and then is successful with the ladies, but a handsome fool is irresistible.
life mirrors return
Life is a mirror: if you frown at it, it frowns back; if you smile, it returns the greeting.
heart joy cheerful
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
inspirational inspiring kindness
Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.
appreciation excellence next
Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.
happiness laughter inspiration
A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
love life relationship
To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.
life habit motive
No particular motive for living, except the custom and habit of it.
family mothers-day god
Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
romantic thinking paradise
When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.