William Makepeace Thackeray
Born: 07-17-1811
William Makepeace Thackeray was a prominent 19th-century English novelist known for his satirical works that critique British society. Born in 1811 in Calcutta, India, he rose to fame with his novel "Vanity Fair," which vividly depicted the social dynamics of Victorian England. Thackeray's writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature, making him a notable figure in literary realism.
Book summaries for books written by William Makepeace Thackeray
Quotes
Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.
In this world, women are looked upon as servants and playthings.
It is only the rich who can afford to be philosophical.
It is the ordinary lot of people to have no friends if they themselves care for nobody.
A conquered cynicism was even more unbearable than triumphant prosperity.
For, my dear, we may say that there is no such thing as a self-made woman.
Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation!
There are good and bad people in both rings.
Life never gives us what we want at the moment we consider appropriate.
Those who know the world understand that defeat is due oftentimes to a very slight and easily overlooked cause.
Let a woman confess she is 33, and you are convinced that she is 43.
Marry for money and you’ll earn it every day.