“Beauty is a blind alley. It is a mountain peak which once reached leads nowhere […] Beauty is that which satisfies the aesthetic instinct. But who wants to be satisfied? It is only to the dullard that enough is as good as a feast. Let us face it: beauty is a bit of a bore.”
Cakes and Ale is a satirical novel that delves into the lives of literary figures, examining their personal relationships and the complexities of their public personas. The story is set against the backdrop of the literary world and offers a critical look at the lives of authors and their often tumultuous personal lives. more
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
“Give me agony or give me death, I'll take thy heart as eternal breath”
“Fortune's fool! How we humans lie upon beauty like lizards upon a sun-baked rock.”
“If women cannot eat the same food as men, we cannot experience equal status in the community.”