W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
William Somerset Maugham CHwas a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth25 January 1874
mean eye thinking
When people say they do not care what others think of them, for the most part they deceive themselves. Generally they mean only that they will do as they choose, in the confidence that no one will know their vagaries; and at the utmost only that they are willing to act contrary to the opinion of the majority because they are supported by the approval of their neighbours. It is not difficult to be unconventional in the eyes of the world when your unconventionality is but the convention of your set.
life sex gay
My own belief is that there is hardly anyone whose sexual life, if it were broadcast, would not fill the world at large with surprise and horror.
morning inspiration writing
I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.
inspirational life advice
Impropriety is the soul of wit.
simplicity distinction mark
Simplicity and naturalness are the truest marks of distinction.
inspirational friendship children
When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.
inspirational funny science
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.
love sarcastic depressing
Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species.
lying sometimes self-deception
If it is necessary sometimes to lie to others, it is always despicable to lie to oneself.
writing solace supreme
Writing is the supreme solace.
laughter humor laughing
You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches tolerance.
running art water
The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is his nature to create as it is the nature of water to run down the hill.
hygiene poetry literature
The crown of literature is poetry.
writing broken habit
Habits in writing as in life are only useful if they are broken as soon as they cease to be advantageous.