Quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray

"Life is a mirror: if you frown at it, it frowns back; if you smile, it returns the greeting."
— William Makepeace Thackeray
"To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best."
— William Makepeace Thackeray
"Good humor may be said to be one of the very best articles of dress one can wear in society."
— William Makepeace Thackeray
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William Makepeace Thackeray (/ˈθækəri/ THAK-ər-ee; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanit...