Every man is a potential genius until he does something.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

The only man who wasn't spoilt by being lionized was Daniel.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

It depends on each and every one of me.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

I'll have that one, please.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

A man never knows what a fool he is until he hears himself imitated by one.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Cynicism is the humour of hatred

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree

I was born old and get younger every day. At present I am sixty years young.

- Herbert Beerbohm Tree