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I do not believe they are right who say that the defects of famous men should be ignored. I think it is better that we should know them. Then, though we are conscious of having faults as glaring as theirs, we can

I do not believe they are right who say that the defects of famous men should be ignored. I think it is better that we should know them. Then, though we are conscious of having faults as glaring as theirs, we can believe that that is no hindrance to our achieving also something of their virtues.

W. Somerset Maugham
Inspirational, Life, Believe
W. Somerset Maugham (2010). “The Summing Up”, p.70, Random House

We do not write as we want, but as we can.

W. Somerset Maugham
Inspirational, Life, Beautiful
W. Somerset Maugham (1941). “the Gentleman in the Parlour”

Common sense and nature will do a lot to make the pilgrimage of life not too difficult.

W. Somerset Maugham
Life, Nature, Common Sense
W. Somerset Maugham (2008). “The Razor's Edge”, p.186, Random House

Culture is not just an ornament; it is the expression of a nation's character, and at the same time it is a powerful instrument to mould character. The end of culture is right living.

W. Somerset Maugham
Life, Powerful, Character

The life force is vigorous. The delight that accompanies it counter-balances all the pains and hardships that confront men. It makes life worth living.

W. Somerset Maugham
Life, Pain, Men

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