“The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.”

W. Somerset Maugham

“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.”

W. Somerset Maugham

“You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches tolerance.”

W. Somerset Maugham

“Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species.”

W. Somerset Maugham

“I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation.”

W. Somerset Maugham