Now the world in general doesn't know what to make of origi… - William Somerset Maugham

" "
Now the world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out of its comfortable habits of thought, and its first reaction is one of anger.

William Somerset Maugham

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About William Somerset Maugham

William Somerset Maugham (25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was an English playwright, novelist, and short story writer; often published as simply W. Somerset Maugham.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Alternative Names: W. Somerset Maugham • Somerset Maugham

All quotes from William Somerset Maugham Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like William Somerset Maugham:

E. M. Forster Anton Chekhov Oscar Wilde Leo Tolstoy Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Additional quotes by William Somerset Maugham

She was making money. But she could not get over the idea that to earn her living was somewhat undignified, and she was inclined to remind you that she was a lady by birth.

I hate people who play bridge as though they were at a funeral and knew their feet were getting wet.

The ideal has many names and beauty is but one of them.

Now the world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out of its comfortable habits of thought, and its first reaction is… - William Somerset Maugham

About William Somerset Maugham

Also Known As

Enhance Your Quote Experience

Additional quotes by William Somerset Maugham

Limited Time Offer