W. Somerset Maugham, The Summing Quotes

A collection of quotes by W. Somerset Maugham, The Summing.

The Summing is not a biography, but rather a collection of short stories written by W. Somerset Maugham. These stories were published in 1939, showcasing Maugham's skill in capturing the complexities of human nature through his vivid and engaging storytelling. The Summing includes tales of love, betrayal, and moral dilemmas, giving readers a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Maugham's literary genius.

I knew that suffering did not enoble; it degraded. It made m

I knew that suffering did not enoble; it degraded. It made men selfish, petty and suspicious. It absorbed them in small things...it made them less than men; and I wrote ferociously that we learn resignation not by our own suffering, but by the suffering of others.

W. Somerset Maugham, The Summing

Suffering