Ah! Vanitas Vanitatum! Which of us is happy in this world? … - William Makepeace Thackeray

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Ah! Vanitas Vanitatum! Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?-Come, children, let us shut up the box and the puppets, for our play is played out.

William Makepeace Thackeray

Vanity Fair · April 29, 2003 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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Pen Names: Michael Angelo Titmarsh • George Fitz-Boodle • Ikey Solomons

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