Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Women are constantly trying to commit suicide for love, but generally they take care not to succeed.

Women are constantly trying to commit suicide for love, but

Summary

This quote suggests that women often engage in self-destructive behaviors due to an overwhelming despair brought on by matters of love. However, it implies that they possess a certain level of self-preservation and tend to avoid going to extreme lengths that would lead to actual suicide. The quote touches upon the intense emotions and struggles that women may experience within romantic relationships, acknowledging their emotional vulnerability while highlighting the resilience and reluctance that prevents them from taking their own lives.

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Humor Funny Love Women Suicide

By W. Somerset Maugham

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