Famous quote by Thomas B. Macaulay

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"I shall not be satisfied unless I produce something which shall for a few days supersede the last fashionable novel on the tables of young ladies"

- Thomas B. Macaulay

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This quote by Thomas B. Macaulay reveals his ambition to develop something that will be more popular than the most recent fashionable book among young ladies. He is determined to produce something that will be better than the existing trend and will be spoken about for a couple of days. This quote shows Macaulay's aspiration to produce something that will be remembered and valued by the public. He is not content with just following the patterns, however instead wishes to develop something that will be more popular than the present pattern. This quote also shows Macaulay's desire to produce something that will be appreciated by young ladies, as he is specifically targeting them. He wishes to create something that will be more interesting and amusing than the present fashionable novel. This quote shows Macaulay's ambition to develop something that will be remembered and appreciated by the public.

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