I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.
William Makepeace ThackerayWe pass by common objects or persons without noticing them; but the keen eye detects and notes types everywhere and among all classes.
William Makepeace ThackerayAn evil person is like a dirty window, they never let the light shine through.
William Makepeace ThackerayIt is from the level of calamities, not that of every-day life, that we learn impressive and useful lessons.
William Makepeace Thackeray