William Makepeace Thackeray ( /ˈθækəri/; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.
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“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 (1811–1863)
“Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries!—what worthy man does not keep those in mind?”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)
“Come children, let us shut up the box and the puppets, for our play is played out.”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)