Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties … - William Makepeace Thackeray

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Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties to a love-transaction: the one who loves and the other who condescends to be so treated.

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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Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties to a love-transaction: the one who loves and the other who condescends to be so treated. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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