Few misfortunes can befall a boy which bring worse consequences than to have a really affectionate mother

Quote by William Somerset Maugham

Topics: Consequences Quotes, Misfortune Quotes, Mothers Quotes

Money is the string with which a sardonic destiny directs the motions of its puppets.

Money is the string with which a sardonic destiny directs the motions of its puppets.

When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but...

When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but...

Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to...

Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to...

A man marries to have a home, but also because he doesn't want to be...

A man marries to have a home, but also because he doesn't want to be...

There are two good things in life freedom of thought and freedom of action

There are two good things in life freedom of thought and freedom of action

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

Sentimentality is only sentiment that rubs you up the wrong way

Sentimentality is only sentiment that rubs you up the wrong way

What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental...

What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental...

A dictator must fool all the people all the time and there's only one way...

A dictator must fool all the people all the time and there's only one way...

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.

Money is like a sixth sense - and you can't make use of the other...

Money is like a sixth sense - and you can't make use of the other...

You can do anything in this world if you are prepared to take the consequences

You can do anything in this world if you are prepared to take the consequences

We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love....

We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love....

Genius is talent provided with ideals.

Genius is talent provided with ideals.

A good marriage is the exception that proves who rules.

A good marriage is the exception that proves who rules.

I would sooner read a timetable or a catalog than nothing at all.

I would sooner read a timetable or a catalog than nothing at all.

Dying is a very dull, dreary affair. And my advice to you is to have...

Dying is a very dull, dreary affair. And my advice to you is to have...

Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and...

Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and...

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.

Don't put the key of your happiness in someone elses pocket.

Don't put the key of your happiness in someone elses pocket.