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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... tion . I noticed also that he had a feeling that words should be used not only to balance a sentence but to balance an idea . This is sound , for an idea may lose its effect if it is delivered abruptly ; but it is a matter of delicacy ...
... tion . I noticed also that he had a feeling that words should be used not only to balance a sentence but to balance an idea . This is sound , for an idea may lose its effect if it is delivered abruptly ; but it is a matter of delicacy ...
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... tion to the opinion of others . I have made sacrifices to unworthy objects because I had not the courage to inflict pain . I have committed follies . I have a sensitive conscience , and I have done certain things in [ 51 ] THE SUMMING UP.
... tion to the opinion of others . I have made sacrifices to unworthy objects because I had not the courage to inflict pain . I have committed follies . I have a sensitive conscience , and I have done certain things in [ 51 ] THE SUMMING UP.
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... tion and failure with indifference . I do not think he ever had an inkling that he was an outrageous sham . His whole life was a lie , but when he was dying , if he had known he was going to , which mercifully he didn't , I am convinced ...
... tion and failure with indifference . I do not think he ever had an inkling that he was an outrageous sham . His whole life was a lie , but when he was dying , if he had known he was going to , which mercifully he didn't , I am convinced ...
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