'Tis hard with respect to Beauty, that its possessor should not have a life enjoyment of it, but be compelled to resign it after, at the most, some forty years' lease

Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Topics: Beauty Quotes, Respect Quotes

I think I could be a good woman if I had five thousand a year

I think I could be a good woman if I had five thousand a year

Next to the young, I suppose the very old are the most selfish.

Next to the young, I suppose the very old are the most selfish.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

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...

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...

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

Novelty has charms that our minds can hardly withstand

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...

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...

Follow your honest convictions and be strong

Follow your honest convictions and be strong

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

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...

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...

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...

To endure is greater than to dare; to tire out hostile fortune; to be daunted...

To endure is greater than to dare; to tire out hostile fortune; to be daunted...

'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 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...

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

'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.

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...