Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

A. P. Herbert Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Sep 24, 1890
  • Died: Nov 11, 1971

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

The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time. marriage

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. anniversary & marriage

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge

3 quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill

74 quotes from Winston Churchill