The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress.
W. Somerset MaughamNo married man's ever made up his mind until he's heard what his wife has got to say about it.
W. Somerset MaughamAs we grow older we become more conscious of the complexity, incoherence, and unreasonableness of human beings; this indeed is the only excuse that offers for the middle-aged or elderly writer whose thoughts should more properly be turned to graver matters, occupying himself with the trivial concerns of imaginary people.
W. Somerset Maugham