What is maugham?

Maugham

Maugham is a surname most commonly associated with the English literary family. The name is a variant of Malham, Malgham, and Malghum. Families with the name originate from the area surrounding Malham and Kirkby Malham.

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Famous quotes containing the word maugham:

    “Impropriety is the soul of wit”
    —Somerset Maugham (1874–1965)

    “Poor Henry, he’s spending eternity wandering round and round a stately park and the fence is just too high for him to peep over and they’re having tea just too far away for him to hear what the countess is saying.”
    —W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1966)

    “Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of habit.”
    —W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965)