W. Somerset Maugham ( 10 of 30 )
Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.
Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.
The end of culture is right living.
The end of culture is right living.
It is not true that suffering ennobles the character; happiness does that sometimes, but suffering for the most part, makes read more
It is not true that suffering ennobles the character; happiness does that sometimes, but suffering for the most part, makes men petty and vindictive.
Wives are people who feel they don't dance enough.
Wives are people who feel they don't dance enough.
Only a mediocre person is always at his best.
Only a mediocre person is always at his best.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.
With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.
Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.
Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.
Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.
Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.
