Top 10 most inspiring quotes by A.P. Herbert
- The conception of two people living together for twenty-five years without having a cross word suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.
- If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.
- The portions of a woman which appeal to man’s depravity Are constructed with considerable care.
- Holy Mother we do believe, That without sin Thou didst conceive; May we now in Thee believing, Also sin without conceiving.
- People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of Parliament.
- A highbrow is the kind of person who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso.
- There is no reason why a joke should not be appreciated more than once. Imagine how little good music there would be if, for example, a conductor refused to play Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on the ground that his audience might have heard it before.
- A man who has made up his mind on a given subject twenty-five years ago and continues to hold his political opinions after he has been proved to be wrong is a man of principle; while he who from time to time adapts his opinions to the changing circumstances of life is an opportunist.
- An act of God was defined as something which no reasonable man could have expected.
- The Common Law of England has been laboriously built about a mythical figure-the figure of ‘The Reasonable Man’.
Sir Alan Patrick Herbert (1890–1971) was a versatile British writer, humorist, and politician. Born on September 24, 1890, in Ashtead, Surrey, Herbert studied at New College, Oxford, and began his career as a barrister. However, his true passion lay in writing, and he gained fame for his humorous works.
Herbert’s literary career flourished with the publication of his “Misleading Cases” series, featuring fictional legal cases that satirized the British legal system. His wit and clever wordplay made him a popular figure, both in literary circles and among the general public.
In addition to his writing, Herbert entered politics as a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1935, representing the University of Oxford. He later served as an independent MP for East Oxford. Known for his progressive views, Herbert was an advocate for civil liberties and social reform.
During World War II, Herbert worked for the Ministry of Information, contributing to the war effort. After the war, he continued his political and literary pursuits, earning a knighthood in 1945.
A.P. Herbert’s legacy is marked by his contributions to literature, his satirical take on the legal system, and his dedication to public service. He passed away on November 11, 1971, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to be appreciated for its humor and social commentary.
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