Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.

Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong

Summary

This quote suggests that while most emotions and expressions of sentiment are generally accepted or even welcomed, sentimentality is seen as unpleasant or bothersome. It implies that excessive or exaggerated displays of emotion, particularly those that evoke feelings of nostalgia or nostalgia-inspired sentiment, can be off-putting. It implies a preference for more genuine, authentic emotional experiences rather than those that seem forced or overly nostalgic.

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Emotions

By W. Somerset Maugham

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