William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes

If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader!

William Makepeace Thackeray

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: July 18, 1811 - December 24, 1863

Topics

HistoryThoughtsStoryInteresting

I went through so many phases when I was young - surfer girl, tom boy, punk - but they weren't mistakes, just moments.

Jillian Hervey

GirlMistakesMomentsYoungBoy

I think we get too hung up on categories. Obviously, the book market has to categorise things, and it makes it easier for a reader to go into a bookshop and choose, but as a writer, it helps to get rid of all of that and imagine you are a storyteller around a campfire.

Matt Haig

BookThinkYouChooseGoUp

If you believe that you can't do something, then you're not going to do it. If you believe you can, and you're willing to put in the effort and figure out a way to do it, then the majority of the time, you can.

Amy Purdy

TimeEffortBelieveYouWayOut

Look, I think the worst case scenario is obvious. I think first of all it doesn't work for very long. It's an unstable government that raises taxes and destroys the image we're building for Canada as a strong place to invest.

Stephen Harper

WorkGovernmentBuildingThinkLook

Mum's cooking is still the best thing. It's very healthy.

Son Heung-min

BestCookingHealthyStillVeryMum

I'd say a lot of black comics were forced to do the black comedy circuit. I'd go into black comedy clubs and see what they're going through, which is different because they're almost made to be in another world.

Sinbad

WorldBlackComedyGoSaySee

For me to work with someone, I have to know who I'm working with so I can learn how to deal with each other and try to help each other. At the end of the day, it really just comes down to building a genuine relationship. I think that's a very important factor in business.

Ski Mask the Slump God

WorkBusinessRelationshipDayMe

That's the thing I love the most - making records and creating new things. That's always the thing that grabbed me. Making records is the thing that I really love.

Shooter Jennings

LoveNew ThingsMeCreatingNew

Playing football was like being trapped in a rhythm, and my whole career was like that. You have very little time to switch off.

Dennis Bergkamp

TimeFootballYouCareerTrapped

It is extremely rewarding for me to be recognised by the University of Aberdeen. This is where I grew up and nurtured my dreams.

Brian Binnie

DreamsMeUniversityUpWhereGrew

To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play.

Shane Warne

SimpleMeCricketGamePlayGo

I ain't gon' lie. I got love for Solange. She look sexy to me.

Rick Ross

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