The writer is more concerned to know than to judge.
More from William Somerset Maugham
Life isn't long enough for love and art.
Permalink to quote #56 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.
Permalink to quote #58 I don't think of the past. The only thing that matters is the everlasting present.
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