Follow your honest convictions and be strong

Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Topics: Conviction Quotes, Honesty Quotes, Strength Quotes

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...

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

When I walk with you I feel as if I had a flower in my...

When I walk with you I feel as if I had a flower in my...

The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar...

The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar...

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?

People hate as they love, unreasonably.

People hate as they love, unreasonably.

It is impossible, in our condition of Society, not to be sometimes a Snob.

It is impossible, in our condition of Society, not to be sometimes a Snob.

'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

There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.

There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.

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...

'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...

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.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

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...

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it

Do not be in a hurry to succeed. What would you have to live for...

Do not be in a hurry to succeed. What would you have to live for...

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Novelty is the great parent of pleasure

Novelty is the great parent of pleasure