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W. Somerset Maugham. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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Maugham, W. S. (n.d.). Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31401-like-all-weak-men-he-laid-an-exaggerated/

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Maugham, W. Somerset. “Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31401-like-all-weak-men-he-laid-an-exaggerated/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Maugham, W. Somerset. “Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/31401-like-all-weak-men-he-laid-an-exaggerated/.

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