William Makepeace Thackeray
(1811-1863) born on Jul 18
English novelist.
"He was noted for his satirical novel about London life, "Vanity Fair," 1848."
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."
Novelty has charms that our mind can hardly withstand.
"The most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar things new."
"Let the man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world always yields; or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and it will succumb."
"Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world always yields; or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and it will succumb."