We can none of us step into the same river twice, but the r… - William Somerset Maugham

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We can none of us step into the same river twice, but the river flows on and the other river we step into is cool and refreshing, too

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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