That peace, safety, and concord may be the portion of our native land, and be long enjoyed by our fellow-citizens, is the most ardent wish of my heart, and if I can be instrumental in procuring or preserving them, I shall think I have not lived in vain.

—W. Somerset Maugham

About W. Somerset Maugham

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William Somerset Maugham ( MAWM; 25 January 1874 – 16 December 1965) was an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories.

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Peace with all nations, and the right which that gives us with respect to all nations, are our object.

—W. Somerset Maugham

You learn more quickly under the guidance of experienced teachers. You waste a lot of time going down blind alleys if you have no one to lead you.

—W. Somerset Maugham

A woman can forgive a man for the harm he does her… but she can never forgive him for the sacrifices he makes on her account.

—W. Somerset Maugham

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The average American can get into the kingdom of heaven much more easily than he can get into the Boulevard St. Germain.

—W. Somerset Maugham

When you're eighteen your emotions are violent, but they're not durable.

—W. Somerset Maugham

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More quotations tagged with “peace”

Peace with all nations, and the right which that gives us with respect to all nations, are our object.

—W. Somerset Maugham

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

—Thomas Jefferson

Every day we do things, we are things that have to do with peace. If we are aware of our life…, our way of looking at things, we will know how to make peace right in the moment, we are alive.

—Thomas Jefferson

If you want peace, stop fighting. If you want peace of mind, stop fighting with your thoughts.

—Thomas à Kempis

The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.

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