[As they say in the old legends]Before a man goes to the de… - William Makepeace Thackeray

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[As they say in the old legends]Before a man goes to the devil himself, he sends plenty of other souls thither.

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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[As they say in the old legends]Before a man goes to the devil himself, he sends plenty of other souls thither. - William Makepeace Thackeray

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