When he sacrifices himself man for a moment is greater than… - William Somerset Maugham

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When he sacrifices himself man for a moment is greater than God, for how can God, infinite and omnipotent, sacrifice himself?

William Somerset Maugham

The Razor’s Edge · 2003 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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When he sacrifices himself man for a moment is greater than God, for how can God, infinite and omnipotent, sacrifice himself? - William Somerset Maugham

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