Maxioms by William Makepeace Thackeray
Titles are abolished; and the American Republic swarms with men
claiming and bearing them.
Titles are abolished; and the American Republic swarms with men
claiming and bearing them.
A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.
A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.
He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.
He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.
A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
Ah me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create
anger where we never meant harm; and read more
Ah me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create
anger where we never meant harm; and these thoughts are the
thorns in our cushion.
- William Makepeace Thackeray,
