The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is hi... - W. Somerset Maugham
"The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is his nature to create as it is the nature of water to run down the hill."
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."
"We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to."
"Only a mediocre person is always at his best."
"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are."
"I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp."