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William Makepeace Thackeray quote about happiness from Vanity Fair (1847) - Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

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Quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray · Quotes from Vanity Fair · Quotes about happiness · Quotes about desire · Quotes about world

“ Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied? ”

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Author

William Makepeace Thackeray

Source

Vanity Fair

Topic

happiness desire world

Date

1847

Language

English

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William Makepeace Thackeray quote about happiness from Vanity Fair (1847) - Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

William Makepeace Thackeray quote about happiness from Vanity Fair (1847) - Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

William Makepeace Thackeray quote about happiness from Vanity Fair (1847) - Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

William Makepeace Thackeray quote about happiness from Vanity Fair (1847) - Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?