Next to the very young, I suppose the very old are the most selfish. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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Next to the very young, I suppose the very old are the most selfish.

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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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