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01c. 1837 AD

I hope the artist who illustrates this work will take care to do justice to his portrait. Mr. Clive himself, let that painter be assured, will not be too well pleased if his countenance and figure do not receive proper attention.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

02c. 1837 AD

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

03c. 1837 AD

It is only hope which is real, and reality is a bitterness and a deceit.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

04c. 1837 AD

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

05c. 1837 AD

Dinner was made for eating, not for talking.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

06c. 1837 AD

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote

07c. 1837 AD

When I walk with you I feel as if I had a flower in my buttonhole.

William Makepeace Thackeray / quote