Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little… - William Makepeace Thackeray

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Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children; and here was one who was worshipping a stone!

William Makepeace Thackeray

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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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Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.

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Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children; and here was one who was worshipping a stone! - William Makepeace Thackeray

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