What did W. Somerset Maugham mean by: There is nothing so degrading as the constant anxiety about one’s means of livelihood. W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom Copy
+ Have common sense and stick to the point. Author, September 10, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Clarity, Common Sense, Focus, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ Often the best way to overcome desire is to satisfy it. Author, October 8, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Desire, Overcoming, Satisfaction, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
When you choose your friends, don’t be short-changed by choosing personality over character. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Character, Friendship, Personality, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
Men have ascribed to God imperfections that they would deplore in themselves. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Morality, Projection, Self-awareness, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ Genius is talent provided with ideals. Author, June 1, 2023December 25, 2024, W. Somerset Maugham, Genius, Ideals, Talent, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
The mystic sees the ineffable, and the psychopathologist the unspeakable. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Mysticism, Perception, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
A good style should show no signs of effort. What is written should seem a happy accident. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Craftsmanship, Effortless, Natural, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
+ The good traveler has the gift of surprise. Author, August 3, 2023January 2, 2025, W. Somerset Maugham, Exploration, Flexibility, Open-mindedness, 0 W. Somerset Maugham Playwright and novelist · United Kingdom
There is nothing men are so anxious to keep, and yet are so careless about, as life. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Destiny is a worrying concept. I don’t want to be fated, I want to choose. Jeanette Winterson Author · England
The worst moment of any campaign is waiting for the sun to rise on the morning of the battle Jeffrey Archer Author · England
