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The Pall Mall Gazette is written by gentlemen for gentlemen.
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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When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.
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An immense percentage of snobs, I believe, is to be found in every rank of this mortal life.
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