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

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.

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.

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

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...

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

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...

Humor is wit and love.

Humor is wit and love.

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...

Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking...

Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking...

'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

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

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.