Quote by: William Makepeace Thackeray

Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.


Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
  • Descriptionnovelist
  • BornJuly 18, 1811
  • DiedDecember 24, 1863
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • WorksVanity Fair