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W. Somerset Maugham Quotes

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #1

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #2

When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #3

It is salutary to train oneself to be no more affected by censure than by praise. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #4

Art for art's sake makes no more sense than gin for gin's sake. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #5

The value of money is that with it we can tell any man to go to the devil. It is the sixth sense which enables you to enjoy the other five. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #6

The great tragedy of life is not that men perish, but that they cease to love. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #7

There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish to bewail it senseless. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #8

Dying is a very dull, dreary affair. And my advice to you is to have nothing whatever to do with it. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #9

Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames. -- W. Somerset Maugham

W. Somerset Maugham -- Quote #10

The nature of men and women - their essential nature - is so vile and despicable that if you were to portray a person as he really is, no one would believe you. -- W. Somerset Maugham

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