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The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.
William Makepeace Thackeray
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Age: 52 †
Born: 1811
Born: July 18
Died: 1863
Died: December 24
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Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?
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