When hospitality becomes an art it loses its very soul. Max Beerbohm on art
To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving. Max Beerbohm on best
People who insist on telling their dreams are among the terrors of the breakfast table. Max Beerbohm on dreams
We must stop talking about the American dream and start listening to the dreams of Americans. Max Beerbohm on dreams
There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success. Max Beerbohm on failure
To destroy is still the strongest instinct in nature. Max Beerbohm on nature
It seems to be a law of nature that no man, unless he has some obvious physical deformity, ever is loth to sit for his portrait. Max Beerbohm on nature
There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success. Max Beerbohm on success
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 on sympathy
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 on teacher
Most women are not as young as they are painted. Max Beerbohm on women
Humility is a virtue, and it is a virtue innate in guests. Max Beerbohm on humility
There is much to be said for failure. It is more interesting than success. Max Beerbohm on success
Most women are not as young as they are painted. Max Beerbohm on women