I would rather make my name than inherit it.

Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Topics: William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes

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.

People hate as they love, unreasonably.

People hate as they love, unreasonably.

What money is better bestowed than that of a schoolboy's tip? How the kindness is...

What money is better bestowed than that of a schoolboy's tip? How the kindness is...

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.

It is to the middle-class we must look for the safety of England.

It is to the middle-class we must look for the safety of England.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of...

The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

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...

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...