There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vic…

William Makepeace Thackeray
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There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa. ✨ William Makepeace Thackeray (2013). Delphi Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray (Illustrated), p.8937, Delphi Classics
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Sir, Respect Your Dinner: idolize it, enjoy it properly. You will be many hours in the week, many weeks in the year, and many years in your life happier if you do. ✨ William Makepeace Thackeray (1889 … ▶
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There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa. ✨ William Makepeace Thackeray (2013). Delphi Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray (Illustrated), p.8937, Delphi Classics

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