It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.

Quote by William Somerset Maugham

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You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches them tolerance.

You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches them tolerance.

It is well to remember that grammar is common speech formulated

It is well to remember that grammar is common speech formulated

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.

She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.

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

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

Words have weight, sound and appearance; it is only by considering these that you can...

Words have weight, sound and appearance; it is only by considering these that you can...

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

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...

Beauty is a bit of a bore.

Beauty is a bit of a bore.

The crown of literature is poetry.

The crown of literature is poetry.

Tradition is a guide and not a jailer

Tradition is a guide and not a jailer

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

I do not believe they are right who say that the defects of famous men...

I do not believe they are right who say that the defects of famous men...

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

It is salutary to train oneself to be no more affected by censure than by...

It is salutary to train oneself to be no more affected by censure than by...

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.

In Hollywood, the women are all peaches. It makes one long for an apple occasionally.

In Hollywood, the women are all peaches. It makes one long for an apple occasionally.

Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth... suicide is much easier and more...

Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth... suicide is much easier and more...

Hollywood held this double lure for me, tremendous sums of money for work that required...

Hollywood held this double lure for me, tremendous sums of money for work that required...

I've learned a great deal about music through my experiences. I've learned of its sanctity....

I've learned a great deal about music through my experiences. I've learned of its sanctity....