"Do you know that conversation is one of the greatest pleasures in life? But it wants leisure."
About W. Somerset Maugham
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.
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