"It's a funny thing about life if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on humor by W. Somerset Maugham resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in humor is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About W. Somerset Maugham

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

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