W. Somerset Maugham

Only a mediocre person is always at his best.

Only a mediocre person is always at his best.

Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.

Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.

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.

Common sense and nature will do a lot to make the pilgrimage of life not too difficult.

Common sense and nature will do a lot to make the pilgrimage of life not too difficult.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.