There is nothing so terrible as the pursuit of art by those who have no talent. — W. Somerset Maugham
Why did you look at the sunset?’ Philip answered with his mouth full: Because I was happy. — W. Somerset Maugham
The fact that a great many people believe something is no guarantee of its truth. — W. Somerset Maugham
The highest activities of consciousness have their origins in physical occurrences of — W. Somerset Maugham
A soul is a troublesome possession, and when man developed it he lost the Garden of Eden. — W. Somerset Maugham
You can do anything in this world if you are prepared to take the consequences. — W. Somerset Maugham
Old age is ready to undertake tasks that youth shirked because they would take too long. — W. Somerset Maugham
Genius is talent provided with ideals. Genius starves while talent wears purple — W. Somerset Maugham