Of his mysticism, of the symbolism in which his "Journal Intime" is written in his own firm cipher, this little book is not the place to speak; though for those who have once come to know the true Holbein these have a spell, a stern, inexhaustible enchantment all their own.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue
It was primarily, no doubt, the Intime character of the papers, rather than their inherent humour, that tickled the public taste-though at the same time it gave some offence.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
How he justified himself is sufficiently known; he achieved for himself a great popularity, and unquestionably acquired for Punch a unique position among journals, as representing to the people that personal side of Parliamentary life, the familiar aspect and the vie Intime of the House of Commons, not to be found elsewhere.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann