Quotes by A. P. Herbert

A. P. Herbert

English humorist, novelist and playwright

Lived from: 1890 - 1971

Category: Comedians | Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 24 september 1890 Died: 11 november 1971

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  • A highbrow is the kind of person who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso.
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  • An act of God was defined as ''something which no reasonable man could have expected.''
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  • I am sure that the party system is right and necessary. There must be some scum.
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  • People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any act of Parliament.
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  • The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.
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  • The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time.
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  • The Englishman never enjoys himself except for a noble purpose.
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  • This high official, all allow, is grossly overpaid; there wasn't any Board, and now there isn't any Trade.
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  • Well, fancy giving money to the Government! Might as well have put it down the drain.
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What are the most famous quotes from A. P. Herbert?

The two most famous quotes from A. P. Herbert are:

  • "A highbrow is the kind of person who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso."
  • "An act of God was defined as ''something which no reasonable man could have expected.''"

When did A. P. Herbert live?

A. P. Herbert was born in 1890 and died in the year 1971.