Herbert Beerbohm Tree quotes

Never say a humorous thing to a man who does not possess humour: he will always use it in evidence against you. (Herbert Beerbohm Tree)

Every man is a potential genius until he does something.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Ladies, just a little more virginity, if you don't mind.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

People are too apt to treat God as if he were a minor royalty.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

A man never knows what a fool he is until he hears himself imitated by one.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

As far as I could discover, the notion that a play could succeed without any further help from the actor than a simple impersonation of his part never occurred to Tree.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

It depends on each and every one of me.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Sirs, I have tested your machine. It adds a new terror to life and makes death a long-felt want.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

My poor fellow, why not carry a watch?

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

It is difficult to live up to one's posters...When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

I was born old and get younger every day. At present I am sixty years young. (Herbert Beerbohm Tree)

A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

A charming fellow, and so clever: he models himself on me.

Herbert Beerbohm Tree

He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him.

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Occupation: English Actor
Born: December 17, 1852
Died: July 2, 1917
Quotes count: 14
Wikipedia: Herbert Beerbohm Tree

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