What did W. Somerset Maugham mean by: At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely. W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom Copy
I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Comfort, Humor, Resignation, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ Writing is the supreme solace. Author, August 18, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Comfort, Creativity, Expression, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
I now, weak, old, diseased, poor, dying, hold still my soul in my hands, and I regret nothing. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Acceptance, Regret, Resilience, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
It is a nuisance that knowledge can only be acquired by hard work. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Hard Work, Knowledge, Nuisance, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness. Author, October 12, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Kindness, Love, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Enjoyment, Leisure, Relaxation, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull. Author, June 8, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Defect, Dullness, Perfection, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. Author, July 15, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Creativity, Liberation, Self-expression, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
The Duke of Edinburgh has perfected the art of saying hello and goodbye in the same handshake. Jennie Bond
We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance Read explanation François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
