Ah! gracious Heaven gives us eyes to see our own wrong, however dim age may make them; and knees not too stiff to kneel, in spite of years, cramp, and rheumatism.
William Makepeace ThackerayCharming Alnaschar visions! it is the happy privilege of youth to construct you.
William Makepeace ThackerayTo see a young couple loving each other is no wonder; but to see an old couple loving each other is the best sight of all.
William Makepeace Thackeray[As they say in the old legends]Before a man goes to the devil himself, he sends plenty of other souls thither.
William Makepeace Thackeray