The Summing Up, Part 354, Volume 1This book represents Maugham's life and philosophy in his own words. It is autobiographical in nature, though most of the work is concerned with Maugham's unique and fascinating opinions on the theatre, writing, metaphysics and the interesting people he encountered in his long and successful career. |
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Page 84
... complete indo- lence , bald and emaciated , he had an ascetic air so that you might have taken him for a don who had spent long years in ardent and disinterested research . The spirituality of his expression suggested the tired ...
... complete indo- lence , bald and emaciated , he had an ascetic air so that you might have taken him for a don who had spent long years in ardent and disinterested research . The spirituality of his expression suggested the tired ...
Page 184
... complete satisfaction . At the back of his mind is the suspicion that it is not good at all and the praises of the public , even if he is inclined to doubt their value , are a heaven - sent reassurance . That is why praise is important ...
... complete satisfaction . At the back of his mind is the suspicion that it is not good at all and the praises of the public , even if he is inclined to doubt their value , are a heaven - sent reassurance . That is why praise is important ...
Page 290
... complete life , the perfect pattern , includes old age as well as youth and maturity . The beauty of the morning and the radiance of noon are good , but it would be a very silly person who drew the curtains and turned on the light in ...
... complete life , the perfect pattern , includes old age as well as youth and maturity . The beauty of the morning and the radiance of noon are good , but it would be a very silly person who drew the curtains and turned on the light in ...
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