More quotes by W. Somerset Maugham

"The highest activities of consciousness have their origins in physical occurrences of the brain just as the loveliest melodies are not too sublime to be expressed by notes."
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."
"Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul."
"I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp."
"When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character."