William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes about Happiness

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A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

William Makepeace Thackeray

Happiness, Laughter, Inspiration

Happy! Who is happy? Was there not a serpent in Paradise itself? And if Eve had been perfectly happy beforehand, would she have listened to the tempter?

William Makepeace Thackeray

Happiness, Paradise, Serpent

Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

William Makepeace Thackeray

Happiness, Joy, Desire

Vanity Fair ch. 67 (1847 - 1848)

What is wanted for the nonce is, that folks should be as agreeable as possible in conversation and demeanor; so that good humor may be said to be one of the very best articles of dress one can wear in societ.

William Makepeace Thackeray

Happiness, Attitude, Educational

"Miscellanies: The book of snobs. Sketches and travels in London. Denis Duval and other stories".