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“We can't all be lions in this world. There must be some lambs, harmless, kindly, gregarious creatures for eating and shearing.”

Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

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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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