Somerset Maugham's thoughtful quotes about life

1/19/2018

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by Teresa Jahnke

Culture Story: Somerset Maugham's thoughtful quotes about life

One day Somerset Maugham said that people used to think he was a humorist. The problem was, the writer was telling the truth in his novels but a wider public thought it was a joke.

Below there are thoughts of Somerset Maugham from his novels "Theatre", "Sixpence and The Moon", "The Razor's Edge", "Of human bondage".

His expressions are merciless and really smart and that's because it's truly what human nature is about.

#1

Culture Story: I believe that God is within me or nowhere.

#2

Culture Story: It is not true that suffering ennobles the character; happiness does that sometimes, but suffering for the most part, makes men petty and vindictive.

#3

Culture Story: The tragedy of life is that sometimes we get what we want

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#4

Culture Story: People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise

#5

Culture Story: People don't want reasons to do what they'd like to. They want excuses

#6

Culture Story: There is only one way to win hearts and that is to make oneself like unto those of whom one would be loved

#7

Culture Story: The great truths are too important to be new

#8

Culture Story: You can do anything in this world if you are prepared to take the consequences

#9

Culture Story: With a little common sense, a little patience and a little sense of humor you can live well on this planet

#10

Culture Story: But when all was said the important thing was to love rather than to be loved

What do you think about these thoughts? Do you have something to add or discuss? Please do so in the comments below!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?

34 Comments

Eve

I don't agree with all of them...sometimes suffering does ennoble the person...it depends on the person and how they look at the suffering...I also believe that there is constructive criticism and criticism is a part of learning as long as it is given in a supportive manner

Jim Mascair

I like the #9 quote. I've never read any of his books.

Marian Spitzig

Very relatable!

md sodano

Very striking and thought provoking

Raymond Cardona

My favourites quotes are #9 & #10 Bonnie

Karen Adams

Very insightful of him. Keen observations.

Patricia Hannah Kloosterman

Didn’t he write “The Monkeys paw “ careful what you wish for you might just get it! Bracegirdle,

Janette Will

Somerset Maugham had a great sense of irony. Wonderful author.

Cheryl McMeekin

Very interesting phrases

Karl Noble

I like pearls of wisdom, suits my three second attention span,,😕

Joshua P. Hatcher

Thoughts to ponder.

scottlarock

what a waste of a good lawyer...

Ron Barnes

Nice quotes. I've heard many of them before, but didn't know the source. Thanks for the share.

Ron Rowland

Good words, I really liked most of them!

Marlen Brown

I agree wholeheartedly with these words. Some who can't deal with these facts may not agree, or be ready to face them.

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