A. P. Herbert

If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.

The Englishman never enjoys himself except for a noble purpose.

An Englishman never enjoys himself, except for a noble purpose.

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.

The critical period of matrimony is breakfast-time.

The critical period in matrimony is breakfast-time.

I am sure that the party system is right and necessary. There must be some scum.

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.