I would rather make my name than inherit it. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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I would rather make my name than inherit it.

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About William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was an English Victorian novelist and illustrator, known for his satirical works.

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Alternative Names: George Fitz-Boodle • Michael Angelo Titmarsh
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