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

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 more wisdom & wit from Robert Browning

22 more wisdom & wit from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 thoughts from Honore de Balzac

53 thoughts from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 views from Isadora Duncan

5 views from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher