“In later ages the sages of India in recognition of human infirmity admitted that salvation may be won by the way of love and the way of works, but they never denied that the noblest way, though the hardest, is the way of knowledge, for its instrument is the most precious faculty of man, his reason.”
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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
“This time it is real — all must die, and where could mountaineer find a more glorious death!”
“When God says run, don't relax, just run. It is for a reason!”
“If you tell me before, it's a reason. If you tell me after, it's an excuse.”
“No one can save anyone else from their own beliefs.”
“The use of reason and that of an erect penis are mutually exclusive.”
“Being jobless is not a reason to end a life. In my opinion, no reason is worth to end your life.”
“There is a reason why they call it a pea brain when we get angry.”