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An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones
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"An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones"

- W. Somerset Maugham

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This quote by W. Somerset Maugham speaks with the difficulty of making lasting modifications in our lives. It suggests that it is much easier to give up excellent habits than bad ones. This is due to the fact that bad practices are frequently deeply deep-rooted in our lives and can be challenging to break. Great routines, on the other hand, are often simpler to form but can be rapidly forgotten or deserted. This quote highlights the obstacle of making lasting changes in our lives and emphasizes the significance of determination and commitment. It is a tip that it takes effort and devotion to break bad routines and form excellent ones. It is a tip that we need to be willing to put in the effort to make lasting changes in our lives.

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W. Somerset Maugham This quote is written / told by W. Somerset Maugham between January 25, 1874 and December 16, 1965. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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