I never know whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses. William Makepeace Thackeray Next Quote Whenever he met a great man he groveled before him, and my-lorded him as only a free-born Briton can do. - William Makepeace Thackeray Previous Quote Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied? - William Makepeace Thackeray