“Humility is a virtue and it is a virtue innate in guests.”
Max Beerbohm“When hospitality becomes an art it loses its very soul.”
Max Beerbohm“You will find that the woman who is really kind to dogs is always one who has failed to inspire sympathy in men.”
Max Beerbohm“Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.”
Max Beerbohm“To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving.”
Max Beerbohm“As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in his own generation. But as a personality, he is immortal.”
Max Beerbohm“To destroy is still the strongest instinct in nature.”
Max Beerbohm“People who insist on telling their dreams are among the terrors of the breakfast table.”
Max Beerbohm“We must stop talking about the American dream and start listening to the dreams of Americans.”
Max Beerbohm“Some people are born to lift heavy weights some are born to juggle golden balls.”
Max Beerbohm“No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt.”
Max Beerbohm