W. Somerset Maugham vs. Leo Tolstoy
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
W. Somerset Maugham
1874 – 1965
William Somerset Maugham was an English playwright, novelist and short story writer celebrated for works such as Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, and The Razor's Edge. He was one of the most popular writers of his era, noted for his clear prose and keen observation of human character.
"The great tragedy of life is not that men perish, but that they cease to love."
Leo Tolstoy
1828 – 1910
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time.
"I think... if it is true that there are as many minds as there are heads, then there are as many kinds of love as there are hearts."
Connections
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