The secret of play-writing can be given in two maxims: stick to the point, and, whenever you can, cut.
W. Somerset MaughamWhen married people don't get on they can separate, but if they're not married it's impossible. It's a tie that only death can sever.
W. Somerset MaughamNothing in the world is permanent, and weโre foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely weโre still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.
W. Somerset MaughamThe last words he said to me when I bade him good-night were: Tell Amy it's no good coming after me. Anyhow, I shall change my hotel, so she wouldn't be able to find me.' My own impression is that she's well rid of you,' I said. My dear fellow, I only hope you'll be able to make her see it. But women are very unintelligent.
W. Somerset Maugham