“To know nothing, or little, is in the nature of some husbands. To hide, in the nature of how many women? Oh, ladies! how many of you have surreptitious milliners' bills? How many of you have gowns and bracelets which you daren't show, or which you wear trembling?--trembling, and coaxing with smiles the husband by your side, who does not know the new velvet gown from the old one, or the new bracelet from last year's, or has any notion that the ragged-looking yellow lace scarf cost forty guineas and that Madame Bobinot is writing dunning letters every week for the money!”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Delphi Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray (Illustrated)
The Delphi Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray (Illustrated) is a meticulously compiled and illustrated collection featuring all the literary contributions of the esteemed author. This volume offers readers a comprehensive view of Thackeray's writing, showcasing his wit, social commentary, and storytelling prowess through a series of engaging illustrations. more
Author
William Makepeace Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray was a prominent British novelist of the Victorian era, born on July 18, 1811, in India, and died on December 24, 1863. He is known for his satirical and humorous writing style and is considered one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. His most famous work, 'Vanity Fair', is regarded as a classic of English literature. more