Herbert Beerbohm Tree Professions : ActorBorn : December 17, 1852Died : July 2, 1917 Browse All Authors Top 23 quotes by Herbert Beerbohm Tree I was born old and get younger every day. At present I am sixty years young. Herbert Beerbohm Tree bornbirthdayyears Ladies, just a little more virginity, if you don't mind. Herbert Beerbohm Tree ifsmindlittles I'll have that one, please. Herbert Beerbohm Tree pleasehumorfunny A man never knows what a fool he is until he hears himself imitated by one. Herbert Beerbohm Tree foolknowsmen The only man who wasn't spoilt by being lionized was Daniel. Herbert Beerbohm Tree spoiltidolsmen She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic. Herbert Beerbohm Tree like-hersexway Cynicism is the humour of hatred Herbert Beerbohm Tree humourcynicismhatred 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 simpleplaytree A charming fellow, and so clever: he models himself on me. Herbert Beerbohm Tree charmingmodelsclever It depends on each and every one of me. Herbert Beerbohm Tree depends Sirs, I have tested your machine. It adds a new terror to life and makes death a long-felt want. Herbert Beerbohm Tree machinesaddlong My poor fellow, why not carry a watch? Herbert Beerbohm Tree why-notpoorwatches A whipper-snapper of criticism who quoted dead languages to hide his ignorance of life. Herbert Beerbohm Tree languagecriticismignorance God is a sort of burglar. As a young man you knock him down; as an old man you try to conciliate him, because he may knock you down. Herbert Beerbohm Tree godtryingmen People are too apt to treat God as if he were a minor royalty. Herbert Beerbohm Tree royaltygodpeople 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 trying to dodge it. Herbert Beerbohm Tree homesportspeople Every man is a potential genius until he does something. Herbert Beerbohm Tree geniusdoemen When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat. Herbert Beerbohm Tree idolsnamesletters Cynicism is the humor of hatred. Herbert Beerbohm Tree cynicismhatred A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent. Herbert Beerbohm Tree workmentwo Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actorAll Authors
