Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

I would rather make my name than inherit it.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker values personal achievement and creating a reputation of their own rather than relying on the prestige or reputation that comes from inheriting a name. It implies a preference for self-made success and the importance of hard work, ambition, and individual accomplishments in establishing one's identity and leaving a mark on the world.

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By William Makepeace Thackeray

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