"BrickWords
Quotes
Discover quotes across various topics for every mood and occasion.
Explore Authors
Discover Authors Through a Multitude of Pathways

It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

Quote Summary
W. Somerset Maugham, a renowned playwright, beautifully captures the essence of life in this quote. He reflects on the undeniable truth that when we set high standards for ourselves and refuse to settle for anything less than the best, we often achieve remarkable success. Life has a peculiar way of aligning with our determination and delivering what we truly deserve. Maugham's insightful words serve as a reminder to strive for excellence and never compromise on our aspirations.
Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
Playwright, British
W. Somerset Maugham was a renowned British playwright and novelist.
Share Quote
More Quotes from W. Somerset Maugham

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

When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character. Read Summary

Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species. Read Summary

The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned. Read Summary

What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental and physical, but the burden of one's memories. Read Summary

The crown of literature is poetry. Read Summary

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

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

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young. Read Summary

Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way. Read Summary