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William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes
Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.
William Makepeace Thackeray

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Category:
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Date of Birth:
July 18, 1811
Date of Death:
December 24, 1863
Nationality:
English
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