When a mother, as fond mothers will; vows that she knows every thought in her daughter's heart, I think she pretends to know a great deal too much.
William Makepeace ThackerayWhen Fate wills that something should come to pass, she sends forth a million of little circumstances to clear and prepare the way.
William Makepeace ThackerayAs fits the holy Christmas birth, Be this, good friends, our carol still Be peace on earth, be peace on earth, To men of gentle will.
William Makepeace Thackeray