The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar things new.
"William Makepeace Thackeray" was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satire/satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair (novel)/Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English Social structure of Britain#Upper class/society.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous novelists! More William Makepeace Thackeray on Wikipedia.There are a thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till he takes up a pen to write.
To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best thing.
To endure is greater than to dare; to tire out hostile fortune; to be daunted by no difficulty; to keep heart when all have lost it; to go through intrigue spotless; to forego even ambition when the end is gained - who can say this is not greatness?
Who misses, or who wins the prize?Go, lose and conquer as you can:But if you fail, or if you rise,Be each, pray God, a gentleman.
Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.
It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.
Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world always yields; or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and it will succumb.
A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
Bravery never goes out of fashion.
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