"What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental and physical, but the burden of one's memories."

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The theme of motivation is universal, yet W. Somerset Maugham manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on motivation often shapes our reality.

About W. Somerset Maugham

William Somerset Maugham was an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories.

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