Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promise you.

Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promis

Summary

This quote suggests that despite feeling despair or deep sadness, one can still enjoy a good meal. It emphasizes the idea that external experiences, such as enjoying a delicious dinner, are not limited or dictated by one's internal emotional state. It implies that moments of pleasure, even when plagued by despair, are still possible and should be embraced. It highlights the complex and multilayered nature of human emotions, emphasizing that happiness and sorrow can coexist, even in seemingly incongruent situations.

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Despair

By William Makepeace Thackeray

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