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 ThackerayNext to eating good dinners, a healthy man with a benevolent turn of mind, must like, I think, to read about them.
William Makepeace ThackerayIf a man's character is to be abused, say what you will, there's nobody like a relative to do the business.
William Makepeace ThackerayMalice is of the boomerang character, and is apt to turn upon the projector.
William Makepeace Thackeray