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 Copy Share Image
People are too apt to treat God as if he were a minor royalty. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
The national sport of England is obstacle-racing. People fill their rooms with useless and cumbersome furniture, and spend the rest of their lives in… — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
Sirs, I have tested your machine. It adds a new terror to life and makes death a long-felt want. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
A man never knows what a fool he is until he hears himself imitated by one. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree Copy Share Image
