William Somerset Maugham “Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all.” William Somerset Maugham View all quotes by William Somerset Maugham →
“We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person.” William Somerset Maugham
“When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.” William Somerset Maugham
“It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.” William Somerset Maugham