Have you noticed there is never any third act of a nightmare? They bring you to a climax of terror and then leave you there. They are the work of poor dramatists.
Max Beerbohm quote The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.
Max Beerbohm quote Vulgarity has its uses. Vulgarity often cuts ice which refinement scrapes at vainly.
Max Beerbohm quote It is a fact that not one in all my life have I gone out for a walk. I have been taken out for walks; but that is another matter.
Max Beerbohm quote Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Max Beerbohm quote One might well say that mankind is divisible into two great classes: hosts and guests.
Max Beerbohm quote I was a modest, good-humoured boy. It is Oxford that has made me insufferable.
Max Beerbohm quote Most women are not as young as they are painted.
Max Beerbohm quote Biography
English essayist
