Quotes by A. P. Herbert

About A. P. Herbert:

Sir Alan Patrick Herbert was an English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist. He was an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Oxford University for 15 years, five of which he combined with service in the Royal Navy.
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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.

A. P. Herbert

I am sure that the party system is right and necessary. There must be some scum.

A. P. Herbert

A high-brow is someone who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso.

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This high official, all allow, is grossly overpaid; there wasn't any Board, and now there isn't any Trade.

A. P. Herbert

People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of Parliament.

A. P. Herbert

An Englishman never enjoys himself, except for a noble purpose.

A. P. Herbert

The Englishman never enjoys himself except for a noble purpose.

A. P. Herbert

The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time.

A. P. Herbert

Author Bio

  • NameA. P. Herbert
  • DescriptionBritish politician
  • BornSeptember 24, 1890
  • DiedNovember 11, 1971
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician