WIST Quotations

Herbert, A. P. -- “Ninth Wicket,” st. 1, l. 13ff, Mild and Bitter (1935)

Dave — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:58:41 +0000

I might be swimming in a crystal pool
I might be wooing some delicious dame
I might be drinking something long and cool
I can’t imagine why I play this game.

A. P. Herbert (1890-1971) English humorist, novelist, playwright, politician [Alan Patrick Herbert; pseud. Albert Haddock]
“Ninth Wicket,” st. 1, l. 13ff, Mild and Bitter (1935)
(Source)

Originally published in Punch.

Herbert, A. P. -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

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.

A. P. Herbert (1890-1971) English humorist, novelist, playwright, politician [Alan Patrick Herbert; pseud. Albert Haddock]
(Attributed)

Herbert, A. P. -- Uncommon Law (1935)

Dave — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:50:41 +0000

The critical period in matrimony is breakfast-time.

A. P. Herbert (1890-1971) English humorist, novelist, playwright, politician [Alan Patrick Herbert; pseud. Albert Haddock]
Uncommon Law (1935)