“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.”
Quote by Herbert Beerbohm Tree
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Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, a renowned British actor, director, and theatre manager, was born on December 17, 1852, and passed away on July 2, 1917. He is best known for his exceptional performances in Shakespearean plays and is considered one of the leading figures in British theatre during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more
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