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I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses. - William Makepeace Thackeray

An evil person is like a dirty window, they never let the light shine through. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society. - William Makepeace Thackeray

It is only hope which is real, and reality is a bitterness and a deceit. - William Makepeace Thackeray

It is to the middle-class we must look for the safety of England. - William Makepeace Thackeray

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all. - William Makepeace Thackeray

A good laugh is sunshine in the house. - William Makepeace Thackeray

A clever, ugly man every now and then is successful with the ladies, but a handsome fool is irresistible. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind? - William Makepeace Thackeray

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promise you. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Follow your honest convictions and be strong. - William Makepeace Thackeray

I would rather make my name than inherit it. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Bravery never goes out of fashion. - William Makepeace Thackeray

It is impossible, in our condition of Society, not to be sometimes a Snob. - William Makepeace Thackeray

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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