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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Somerset Maugham
Whatever anguish she suffered she concealed. She saw shrewdly that the world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willingly avoids the sight of distress.
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You see, you and I are the only people here who walk quite quietly and peaceably on solid ground. The nuns walk in heaven and your husband — in darkness.
