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Only a mediocre person is always at his best.
-- Somerset Maugham

Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and advantage. He lives by make-believe.
-- W. Somerset Maugham

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
-- W. Somerset Maugham

It is dangerous to let the public behind the scenes. They are easily disillusioned and then they are angry with you, for it was the illusion they loved.
-- W. Somerset Maugham

"The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit."
-- Maugham