The life force is vigorous. The delight that accompanies it counter-balances all — W. Somerset Maugham
Failure make people bitter and cruel. Success improves the character of the man. — W. Somerset Maugham
I thought it was only in revealed religion that a mistranslation improved the sense. — W. Somerset Maugham
Some people read for instruction, which is praiseworthy, and some for pleasure, — W. Somerset Maugham
A woman may be as wicked as she likes, but if she isn’t pretty it won’t do her much good. — W. Somerset Maugham
There is nothing so degrading as the constant anxiety about one’s means of livelihood. — W. Somerset Maugham
The humour of Dostoievsky is the humour of a barloafer who ties a kettle to a dog’s tail. — W. Somerset Maugham