William Somerset Maugham CH ( 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer.
The world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out of its comfortable habits of thought, and its first reaction is one of anger. Use this quote
Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul. Use this quote
Old age has its pleasures, which, though different, are not less than the pleasures of youth. Use this quote
What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental and physical, but the burden of one's memories. Use this quote
Old age is ready to undertake tasks that youth shirked because they would take too long. Use this quote
It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. Use this quote
Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all. Use this quote
It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace on the timid advances of Humour. Use this quote
Only a mediocre person is always at his best. Use this quote
If you don't change your beliefs, your life will be like this forever. Is that good news? Use this quote
