The worst of having so much tact was that you never quite k… - William Somerset Maugham

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The worst of having so much tact was that you never quite knew whether other people were acting naturally or being tactful too.
[The human element]

William Somerset Maugham

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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.

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