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Happiest time of youth and life, when love is first spoken and returned when the dearest eyes are daily shining welcome, and the fondest lips never tire of whispering their sweet secrets when the parting look that accompanies Good night! gives delightful warning of tomorrow.

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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