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. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Ladies, just a little more virginity, if you don't mind. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
People are too apt to treat God as if he were a minor royalty. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
A man never knows what a fool he is until he hears himself imitated by one. View quote
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. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
It depends on each and every one of me. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Sirs, I have tested your machine. It adds a new terror to life and makes death a long-felt want. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
My poor fellow, why not carry a watch? View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
A charming fellow, and so clever: he models himself on me. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him. View quote
Herbert Beerbohm Tree