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 to the middle-class we must look for the safety of England.”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)
“The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied tribute.”
—J. William Fulbright (1905–1995)
“Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries!—what worthy man does not keep those in mind?”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)
“Certain it is that scandal is good brisk talk, whereas praise of one’s neighbour is by no means lively hearing. An acquaintance grilled, scored, devilled, and served with mustard and cayenne pepper excites the appetite; whereas a slice of cold friend with currant jelly is but a sickly, unrelishing meat.”
—William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863)