W. Somerset Maugham Quotes on People (6 Quotes)

Almost all the people who've had the most effect on me I seem to have met by chance, yet looking back it seems as though I couldn't but have met them.

Well, you know when people are no good at anything else they become writers.

People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise.

People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.

It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for both sides. The fact is, one grows out of people, and the only thing is to face it.

People who ask for your criticism want only praise.