The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
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The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind. — W. Somerset Maugham
About W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham was a Playwright from United Kingdom (1874–1965).
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This quote is attributed to W. Somerset Maugham, a Playwright from United Kingdom.
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W. Somerset Maugham lived from 1874 – 1965.
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