Maxioms by W. Somerset Maugham
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.
The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it read more
The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant, and kind. Failure makes people bitter and cruel.
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.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
The unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad read more
The unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones.
