It is a part of English hypocrisy or English reserve, that whilst we are fluent enough in grumbling about small inconveniences, we insist on making light of any great difficulties or grief's that may beset us.
Max BeerbohmNot philosophy, after all, not humanity, just sheer joyous power of song, is the primal thing in poetry.
Max BeerbohmThe dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.
Max Beerbohm