William makepeace thackeray

The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their courts is forever in a passion.
Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promise you.
Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.
Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?
The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar things new.
People who do not know how to laugh are always pompous and self-conceited.