La Foire Aux Vanités, Tome II
La Foire Aux Vanités, Tome II, written by William Makepeace Thackeray in the mid-19th century, continues the satirical exploration of Victorian society. The narrative focuses on characters like Rawdon Crawley and Miss Crawley as they navigate family dynamics and social aspirations, contrasting military glory with personal ambitions. The story delves into the tensions within the Crawley family as they vie for Miss Crawley’s affection and financial favor, set against the backdrop of the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo. This volume highlights themes of ambition, friendship, and the complexities of social class in England.
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“Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“All is vanity, nothing is fair.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“If a man's character is to be abused, say what you will, there's nobody like a relative to do the business.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“Are not there little chapters in everybody's life, that seem to be nothing, and yet affect all the rest of the history?””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion; and so let all young persons take their choice.””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
“A woman may possess the wisdom and chastity of Minerva, and we give no heed to her, if she has a plain face. What folly will not a pair of bright eyes make pardonable? What dullness may not red lips are sweet accents render pleasant? And so, with their usual sense of justice, ladies argue that because a woman is handsome, therefore she is a fool. O ladies, ladies! there are some of you who are neither handsome nor wise. ””
— William Makepeace Thackeray
