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.

Reverence is a good thing, and part of its value is that the more we revere a man, the more sharply are we struck by anything in him (and there is always much) that is incongruous with his greatness.

To destroy is still the strongest instinct of our nature.

She was one of those people who said I don't know anything about music, but I know what I like.

For people who like that kind of thing, this is the kind of thing they like.

To give an accurate and exhaustive account of that period would need a far less brilliant pen than mine.

Humility is a virtue, and it is a virtue innate in guests.