— W. Somerset Maugham"It is not true that suffering ennobles the character happiness does that sometimes, but suffering for the most part, makes men petty and vindictive."
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Insight & Reflection
This reflection on character by W. Somerset Maugham resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in character is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.
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