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

Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

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Tis strange what a man may do, and a woman yet think him an angel.

Tis strange what a man may do, and a woman yet think him an angel.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

'Tis hard with respect to Beauty, that its possessor should not have a life enjoyment...

'Tis hard with respect to Beauty, that its possessor should not have a life enjoyment...

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

To forego even ambition when the end is gained - who can say this is...

To forego even ambition when the end is gained - who can say this is...

The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their...

The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their...

I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.

I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.

If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and...

If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and...

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone...

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone...

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than...

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than...

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.

Follow your honest convictions and be strong

Follow your honest convictions and be strong

Ah vanity of vanities! How wayward the decrees of fate are, How very weak the...

Ah vanity of vanities! How wayward the decrees of fate are, How very weak the...

There are a thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till...

There are a thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till...

And oh, what a mercy it is that these women do not exercise their powers...

And oh, what a mercy it is that these women do not exercise their powers...

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.

Remember, it's as easy to marry a rich woman as a poor woman.

Remember, it's as easy to marry a rich woman as a poor woman.

Agatha Christie has given more pleasure in bed than any other woman.

Agatha Christie has given more pleasure in bed than any other woman.

Women are wearing tight and sexy clothes again. It is the body-conscious mentality, and women...

Women are wearing tight and sexy clothes again. It is the body-conscious mentality, and women...