Quote of the day
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
W. Somerset Maugham
Born: January 25, 1874
Died: December 16, 1965 (aged 91)
Bio: William Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s.
Known for:
- Mr. Know-All
- The Verger
- The Ant and the Grasshopper
- The Vessel of Wrath
W. Somerset Maugham Quotes