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Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

“She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.”

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W. Somerset Maugham was a British playwright known for his sharp wit and insightful portrayal of human nature. Born on January 25, 1874, and passing away on December 16, 1965, Maugham's plays often delved into the complexities of human relationships and the social dynamics of his era. more

“Had I known that the heart breaks slowly, dismantling itself into unrecognizable plots of misery... had I known yet I would have loved you, your brash and insolent beauty, your heavy comedic face and knowledge of sweet delights, but from a distance I would have left you whole and wholly for the delectation of those who wanted more and cared less.”

Heart Whole Wanted Faces Left Known Break Sweet Distance Misery Delight Heavy Plot Heart Break Comedic Insolent Brash

Author:Maya Angelou

“So sad, so fresh the days that are no more.”

So Sad

Author:Alfred Lord Tennyson

“You are always in my thoughts. When you were little, I knew your whereabouts at any given moment. Now that you are...off on your own, I still always know where you are, because I keep you in my heart.”

Knows Heart Littles Stills Moments Given My Heart Where You Are My Thoughts Whereabouts

Author:Elizabeth Berg

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