W. Somerset Maugham ( 10 of 30 )
The end of culture is right living.
The end of culture is right living.
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.
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.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.
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.
Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.
Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves.
When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.
When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.
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.
