I have long held the notion that if a vet can’t catch his patient there’s nothing much to worry about.
James Herriot Quotes
If a farmer calls me to a sick animal, he couldn't care less if I were George Bernard Shaw.
Similar Quotes
Cricket is the greatest game that the wit of man has yet devised.
- Sir Pelham WarnerAdvertising is selling Twinkies to adults.
- Donald R. VanceThe struggle of the male to learn to listen to and respect his own intuitive, inner prompt...
- Herb GoldbergEach generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the ...
- Francis SchaefferEach had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had don...
- Ernst TollerComments on: "James Herriot Quotes: If a farmer calls me to a sick animal, he couldn't care less..."
Birth: | 3rd October, 1916 |
Death: | 23rd February, 1995 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Veterinary Surgeon, Writer |
James Herriot was a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books of stories about animals and their owners. He is best known for these semi-autobiographical works, which are often referred to collectively as All Creatures Great and Small, a title used in some editions and in film and television adaptations.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 23rd December
Births
- 1926 - Robert Bly
- 1949 - Adrian Belew
- 1902 - Norman Maclean
- 1957 - Trisha Goddard
- 1805 - Joseph Smith
Deaths
- 2007 - Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
- 1834 - Thomas Robert Malthus
- 1972 - Abraham Joshua Heschel
- 1873 - Sarah Grimke
- 2000 - Victor Borge
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends