W. Somerset Maugham Quotes


It is good to be on your guard against an Englishman who speaks French perfectly; he is very likely to be a card-sharper or an attache in the diplomatic service.


Citations

Maugham, W. Somerset. The Moon and Sixpence. George H. Doran Company, 1919, p. 27.

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W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
  • Born: January 25, 1874
  • Died: December 16, 1965
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Playwright, Novelist, Short-story Writer

William Somerset Maugham CH was an English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.