Time passes—Time the consoler—Time the anodyne—Time the grey calm satirist, whose sad smile seems to say, Look, O man, at the vanity of the objects y… - William Makepeace Thackeray

" "

Time passes—Time the consoler—Time the anodyne—Time the grey calm satirist, whose sad smile seems to say, Look, O man, at the vanity of the objects you pursue, and of yourself who pursue them!

English
Collect this quote

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Alternative Names: George Fitz-Boodle Michael Angelo Titmarsh
Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray

To love and win is the best thing.
To love and lose, the next best.

Ez a történet nem érte el célját, ha az olvasó nem vette észre, hogy az őrnagy fajankó volt.

Loading...