“So they pass away: friends, kindred, the dearest-loved, grown people, aged, infants. As we go on the down-hill journey, the mile-stones are grave-stones, and on each more and more names are written; unless haply you live beyond man's common age, when friends have dropped off, and, tottering, and feeble, and unpitied, you reach the terminus alone.”
Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
Work
Miscellanies: The four Georges. The English humorists. Roundabout papers
This book is a compilation of various humorous pieces, showcasing the wit and humor of four notable English humorists. The content includes essays and roundabout papers that reflect the unique styles and perspectives of these humorists. 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
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