“He was thankful not to have to believe in God, for then such a condition of things would be intolerable; one could… — W. Somerset Maugham Believe in god Copy Share Image
“The path to Salvation is as narrow and as difficult to walk as a razor's edge.” — W. Somerset Maugham Determination Copy Share Image
She’s wonderful. Tell her I’ve never seen such beautiful hands. I wonder what she sees in you.” Waddington, smiling, translated the question.… — W. Somerset Maugham Beautiful Copy Share Image
It's always difficult to make conversation with a drunk, and there's no denying it, the sober are at a disadvantage with him. — W. Somerset Maugham Communication Copy Share Image
“You see, you and I are the only people here who walk quite quietly and peaceably on solid ground. The nuns walk… — W. Somerset Maugham Copy Share Image
Death doesn't affect the living because it has not happened yet. Death doesn't concern the dead because they have ceased to exist. — W. Somerset Maugham Concern Copy Share Image
There is only one thing about which I am certain, and this is that there is very little about which one can… — W. Somerset Maugham Certain Copy Share Image
Failure make people bitter and cruel. Success improves the character of the man. — W. Somerset Maugham Bitter Copy Share Image
“In the week I promised myself I should naturally read, for to the habitual reader reading is a drug of which he… — W. Somerset Maugham Books Copy Share Image
The spirit is often most free when the body is satiated with pleasure; indeed, sometimes the stars shine more brightly seen from… — W. Somerset Maugham Body Copy Share Image
When married people don't get on they can separate, but if they're not married it's impossible. It's a tie that only death… — W. Somerset Maugham Friends Copy Share Image
“It gives him spiritual freedom. To him life is a tragedy and by his gift of creation he enjoys the catharsis a… — W. Somerset Maugham Art Copy Share Image
“But to secure freedom, entire and absolute freedom, she was ever ready to make any sacrifice: ties affected her with a discomfort… — W. Somerset Maugham Absolute freedom Copy Share Image
“All sensible people know that vanity is the most devastating, the most universal, and the most ineradicable of the passions that afflict… — W. Somerset Maugham Love Copy Share Image
The author always loads his dice, but he must never let the reader see that he has done so, and by the… — W. Somerset Maugham Attention Copy Share Image
Look after your laundry, and your soul will look after itself. — W. Somerset Maugham Laundry Copy Share Image
“It is a riddle which shares with the universe the merit of having no answer.” — W. Somerset Maugham Physics Copy Share Image
Its a toss-up when you decide to leave the beaten track. Many are called, few are chosen. — W. Somerset Maugham Chosen Copy Share Image
“Its like reproaching someone who has no ear for music because he's bored at a symphony concert. Is it fair to blame… — W. Somerset Maugham Expectation Copy Share Image
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young. — W. Somerset Maugham Belief Copy Share Image
“It may be that I lead the life I've planned for myself it may affect others; the effect may be no greater… — W. Somerset Maugham Happiness Copy Share Image
You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humour teaches tolerance, and the humorist, with a smile and perhaps… — W. Somerset Maugham Angry Copy Share Image
“They don't want clever men; clever men have ideas, and ideas cause trouble; they want men who have charm and tact and… — W. Somerset Maugham Copy Share Image
“The Work of Art. When I watch the audience at a concert or the crowd in the picture gallery I ask myself… — W. Somerset Maugham Art Copy Share Image
I travel because I like to move from place to place, I enjoy the sense of freedom it gives me, it pleases… — W. Somerset Maugham Add Copy Share Image
