Choose friends based on their character rather than just their personality. Personality is superficial while character reflects someone's deeper qualities like integrity and values. Make sure not to overlook character when selecting friends.
This summary provides the key details about William Somerset Maugham's short story "The Kite":
1) The story focuses on Herbert Sunbury, the son of Beatrice and Samuel Sunbury, who becomes obsessed with kite flying as a child under his mother's influence.
2) Herbert marries Betty against his mother's wishes, but Betty destroys his kite after refusing to allow him to continue the hobby with his parents.
3) Herbert is then sent to prison for refusing to pay alimony to Betty after their separation. The kite represents Herbert's independence and sense of freedom that is threatened by the controlling women in his life.
4) Maugham explores the psychological effects of
W. Somerset Maugham was a popular English novelist and playwright in the early 20th century. He was born in Paris and orphaned at a young age, after which he was educated in England and Germany and trained as a doctor. Though he had early success with novels and plays, he abandoned medicine to focus on writing full-time. Many of his works were adapted for film. Maugham was known for his realistic depictions of human nature and traveled widely in his life. He lived from 1874-1965.
This document provides guidance for students taking a summative assessment on the short story "Mr Know-All" by M. Somerset-Maugham. It outlines key elements to understand like the characters, their backgrounds and the events of the story. It also provides sample higher-order thinking questions and suggests using relevant historical context to better understand the story and author. Finally, it offers reminders on grammar, expressions to use and wishes students good luck.
The luncheon is a story by William Somerset Maugham . Feel free to download and alter content to make it better. Please share your modified version so that others may benefit. Cheers!
Somerset Maugham Stylie. Golubeva J. Kossolukina L.Julia Golubeva
William Somerset Maugham was a British short story writer and novelist known for his deep psychological insights into human nature. His writing style has been described as "plain" and using common phrases, but he was still able to create vivid characters through direct and indirect characterization techniques. While some critics felt his writing lacked metaphors and sounded repetitive at times, others praised him for his dedication to his craft and ability to write accessibly for readers. Maugham himself acknowledged limitations in his writing style but focused on writing in a way that suited his purposes as a storyteller.
William Somerset Maugham was a British novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was one of the most popular writers of his era. The document provides biographical details about Maugham, including that he was born in Paris in 1874 and died in Nice, France in 1965. It also lists some of his major works such as Of Human Bondage, The Razor's Edge, and The Moon and Sixpence.
This summary provides the key details about William Somerset Maugham's short story "The Kite":
1) The story focuses on Herbert Sunbury, the son of Beatrice and Samuel Sunbury, who becomes obsessed with kite flying as a child under his mother's influence.
2) Herbert marries Betty against his mother's wishes, but Betty destroys his kite after refusing to allow him to continue the hobby with his parents.
3) Herbert is then sent to prison for refusing to pay alimony to Betty after their separation. The kite represents Herbert's independence and sense of freedom that is threatened by the controlling women in his life.
4) Maugham explores the psychological effects of
W. Somerset Maugham was a popular English novelist and playwright in the early 20th century. He was born in Paris and orphaned at a young age, after which he was educated in England and Germany and trained as a doctor. Though he had early success with novels and plays, he abandoned medicine to focus on writing full-time. Many of his works were adapted for film. Maugham was known for his realistic depictions of human nature and traveled widely in his life. He lived from 1874-1965.
This document provides guidance for students taking a summative assessment on the short story "Mr Know-All" by M. Somerset-Maugham. It outlines key elements to understand like the characters, their backgrounds and the events of the story. It also provides sample higher-order thinking questions and suggests using relevant historical context to better understand the story and author. Finally, it offers reminders on grammar, expressions to use and wishes students good luck.
The luncheon is a story by William Somerset Maugham . Feel free to download and alter content to make it better. Please share your modified version so that others may benefit. Cheers!
Somerset Maugham Stylie. Golubeva J. Kossolukina L.Julia Golubeva
William Somerset Maugham was a British short story writer and novelist known for his deep psychological insights into human nature. His writing style has been described as "plain" and using common phrases, but he was still able to create vivid characters through direct and indirect characterization techniques. While some critics felt his writing lacked metaphors and sounded repetitive at times, others praised him for his dedication to his craft and ability to write accessibly for readers. Maugham himself acknowledged limitations in his writing style but focused on writing in a way that suited his purposes as a storyteller.
William Somerset Maugham was a British novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was one of the most popular writers of his era. The document provides biographical details about Maugham, including that he was born in Paris in 1874 and died in Nice, France in 1965. It also lists some of his major works such as Of Human Bondage, The Razor's Edge, and The Moon and Sixpence.
The short quote advises that positive thoughts will be visible on one's face, making them appear lovely. Having good thoughts will shine through a person's facial expressions like sunbeams, keeping them looking attractive.
The quote encourages being helpful to others by giving a smile to people who are not smiling themselves. It suggests making an effort to brighten someone's day when you notice they seem to lack a smile. In just a few short words, the message promotes spreading more positivity in the world through small acts of kindness.
The poem reflects on becoming wiser over time, as yesterday the speaker wanted to change the world through cleverness but today realizes through wisdom to focus on improving oneself first.
This 3 word quote from Anne Frank encourages generosity, stating that giving to others will not make one poor. It suggests that sharing resources does not decrease one's own wealth or well-being, and implies the benefits of helping others. The short, direct message promotes compassion and giving without concern for personal loss.
The document discusses communication problems, stating that the biggest issue is that people do not listen to understand others but rather listen only to think of what they will say in response. It suggests truly listening to understand another person rather than just waiting for your turn to speak is important for effective communication.
This short quote advises the reader to pay attention to those people who share in your joy when good things happen and share in your sorrow when bad things occur. These people who empathize with you and your emotions are the ones who truly care about you and deserve a special place in your heart.
The document provides a short inspirational message encouraging people to focus their mindset in a positive direction each day and to find something to be grateful for. It is attributed to Joel Osteen, an American pastor known for inspirational messages.
The document encourages taking risks in life and advises that if risks pay off, one will be happy, but if risks do not work out, one will still gain wisdom from the experience of taking chances.
This short quote emphasizes that small acts of kindness such as a touch, smile, kind word, listening ear, honest compliment, or caring act can have a big impact and potentially change someone's life for the better. The quote stresses that these small gestures are often underestimated in their ability to positively influence others.
Life is not about finding who you are, but creating who you want to be. The document suggests that people do not have an inherent or fixed identity, but instead can shape their own identity and life through their choices and actions. In just a few words, it emphasizes that individuals have the power to author their own story.
The quote suggests that the mind's ability to choose our thoughts is a powerful tool against stress. By choosing positive thoughts over negative ones, we can reduce stress. The quote attributes this view to psychologist William James, who believed we have some control over the thoughts that cause us stress.
This short quote encourages the reader that they are capable of achieving great things, but also acknowledges that no one person can do or accomplish everything due to limitations of time and ability. The quote serves as a reminder to focus one's efforts and not spread themselves too thin by taking on more than can realistically be handled.
Happiness begins from within oneself rather than from external factors like relationships, careers, or financial status. One's own state of mind and well-being is the foundation for happiness rather than depending on life circumstances. True and lasting happiness comes from accepting and loving oneself.
The document quotes Buddha advising that to maintain good health of both mind and body, one should not dwell on or worry about the past or future, but instead focus on living in the present moment wisely and with commitment.
The document quotes Buddha advising that to maintain good health of both mind and body, one should not dwell on or worry about the past or future, but instead focus on living in the present moment wisely and with commitment.
There is only a small difference between people, but this small difference in attitude can make a major impact. A positive attitude creates a big positive difference, while a negative attitude leads to a big negative difference.
This short document discusses how people perceive the world based on their own perspective and biases. In 6 lines with no punctuation or capitalization, it suggests that we do not see things objectively as they truly are, but rather we see things through the lens of our own experiences, beliefs, and nature. Overall, the message is that personal biases shape how we view and understand reality.
This short quote discusses how a person is defined by two things: their patience when they have nothing, referring to how they handle difficulties, and their attitude when they have everything, referring to how they behave when things are going well for them. Both times say a lot about their character.
The short quote advises that positive thoughts will be visible on one's face, making them appear lovely. Having good thoughts will shine through a person's facial expressions like sunbeams, keeping them looking attractive.
The quote encourages being helpful to others by giving a smile to people who are not smiling themselves. It suggests making an effort to brighten someone's day when you notice they seem to lack a smile. In just a few short words, the message promotes spreading more positivity in the world through small acts of kindness.
The poem reflects on becoming wiser over time, as yesterday the speaker wanted to change the world through cleverness but today realizes through wisdom to focus on improving oneself first.
This 3 word quote from Anne Frank encourages generosity, stating that giving to others will not make one poor. It suggests that sharing resources does not decrease one's own wealth or well-being, and implies the benefits of helping others. The short, direct message promotes compassion and giving without concern for personal loss.
The document discusses communication problems, stating that the biggest issue is that people do not listen to understand others but rather listen only to think of what they will say in response. It suggests truly listening to understand another person rather than just waiting for your turn to speak is important for effective communication.
This short quote advises the reader to pay attention to those people who share in your joy when good things happen and share in your sorrow when bad things occur. These people who empathize with you and your emotions are the ones who truly care about you and deserve a special place in your heart.
The document provides a short inspirational message encouraging people to focus their mindset in a positive direction each day and to find something to be grateful for. It is attributed to Joel Osteen, an American pastor known for inspirational messages.
The document encourages taking risks in life and advises that if risks pay off, one will be happy, but if risks do not work out, one will still gain wisdom from the experience of taking chances.
This short quote emphasizes that small acts of kindness such as a touch, smile, kind word, listening ear, honest compliment, or caring act can have a big impact and potentially change someone's life for the better. The quote stresses that these small gestures are often underestimated in their ability to positively influence others.
Life is not about finding who you are, but creating who you want to be. The document suggests that people do not have an inherent or fixed identity, but instead can shape their own identity and life through their choices and actions. In just a few words, it emphasizes that individuals have the power to author their own story.
The quote suggests that the mind's ability to choose our thoughts is a powerful tool against stress. By choosing positive thoughts over negative ones, we can reduce stress. The quote attributes this view to psychologist William James, who believed we have some control over the thoughts that cause us stress.
This short quote encourages the reader that they are capable of achieving great things, but also acknowledges that no one person can do or accomplish everything due to limitations of time and ability. The quote serves as a reminder to focus one's efforts and not spread themselves too thin by taking on more than can realistically be handled.
Happiness begins from within oneself rather than from external factors like relationships, careers, or financial status. One's own state of mind and well-being is the foundation for happiness rather than depending on life circumstances. True and lasting happiness comes from accepting and loving oneself.
The document quotes Buddha advising that to maintain good health of both mind and body, one should not dwell on or worry about the past or future, but instead focus on living in the present moment wisely and with commitment.
The document quotes Buddha advising that to maintain good health of both mind and body, one should not dwell on or worry about the past or future, but instead focus on living in the present moment wisely and with commitment.
There is only a small difference between people, but this small difference in attitude can make a major impact. A positive attitude creates a big positive difference, while a negative attitude leads to a big negative difference.
This short document discusses how people perceive the world based on their own perspective and biases. In 6 lines with no punctuation or capitalization, it suggests that we do not see things objectively as they truly are, but rather we see things through the lens of our own experiences, beliefs, and nature. Overall, the message is that personal biases shape how we view and understand reality.
This short quote discusses how a person is defined by two things: their patience when they have nothing, referring to how they handle difficulties, and their attitude when they have everything, referring to how they behave when things are going well for them. Both times say a lot about their character.