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W. Somerset Maugham Quotes

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

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: playwright
Nationality: british
Birth: January 25, 1874 - December 16, 1965

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Success Humble People Kind Common

The American understanding of China is filtered through years of politics; we rarely see the culture on its own terms.

Jenna Wortham

Culture Politics American See China

When you try to avoid the pain, it creates greater pain.

Jennifer Aniston

Pain You Try Greater Avoid Creates

In 2006, 2 years ago, I made a very serious mistake. A mistake that I am responsible for and no one else. In 2006, I told Elizabeth about the mistake, asked her for her forgiveness, asked God for his forgiveness.

John Edwards

Forgiveness God I Am Mistake Serious

Contrary to popular belief, editors and agents are gagging for good books.

Meg Rosoff

Good Belief Books Contrary Popular

Reading is something I've really missed, not being able to enter people's worlds.

Robert Smith

People Reading Missed Something Able

It is impossible to treat a child too well. Children are spoiled by being ignored too much or by harshness, not by kindness.

Sloan Wilson

Kindness Children Child Treat Well

I was a Sedgewick without the smarts. It infused its way into me and I feel like it formed my character in a big way because of what I was exposed to.

Rob Morrow

Character Me Feel Way Without Big

Money never made me.

Romeo Miller

Money Me Never Made

Limitations are inspiring: they lead to thinking, so I don't mind them.

Mike Nichols

Mind Thinking Lead Limitations Them

I'm 61 now, and I'm comfortable in my lifestyle... I don't yearn for the limelight on a regular basis. I get a kick out of it every so often. I go to Philly and go to a game, and they make a big deal about me. That's fun for a couple of days, and I can go back to my own private life.

Mike Schmidt

Life Fun Me Game Back I Can

When people were subjected to the impeachment and removal process, Aaron Burr was right there, looking out for their rights, even though it wasn't in his political interest to do so.

Mike Lee

People Looking Process Political Out

If I'd never gone out and done more than one restaurant, my food wouldn't be as good as it is today. I've learned a lot from people who work for me.

Michael Mina

Work Good Today Food People Me