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Somerset Maugham Biography:
Was an English playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, and reputedly the highest paid of his profession during the 1930s.
Date of Birth: January 25, 1874.
Died on: December 16, 1965 at 91 years.
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People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.

Category: Criticism

Author: Somerset Maugham

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Money is like a sixth sense - and you can't make use of the other five without it.

Category: Money

Author: Somerset Maugham

I don't think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present.

Category: Past

Author: Somerset Maugham

Remember that it is nothing to do your duty, that is demanded of you and is no more meritorious than to wash your hands when they are dirty; the only thing that counts is the love of duty; when love and duty are one, then grace is in you and you will enjoy a happiness which passes all understanding.

Category: Happiness

Author: Somerset Maugham

The important thing was to love rather than to be loved.

Category: Love

Author: Somerset Maugham

A woman can forgive a man for the harm he does her, but she can never forgive him for the sacrifices he makes on her account.

Category: Women

Author: Somerset Maugham

Women are often under the impression that men are much more madly in love with them than they really are.

Category: Love

Author: Somerset Maugham

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