Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was an English philosopher, biologist, and sociologist.
Herbert Spencer may also refer to:
- Herbert Spencer (graphic designer) (1924–2002), British graphic designer
- Herbert Harvey Spencer (1869–1926), English stuff manufacturer and Liberal Party politician
- Herbert W. Spencer (1905–1992), American film and television composer and orchestrator
- Herbert Spencer Elementary School, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Famous quotes containing the words herbert and/or spencer:
“Each part may call the furthest, brother:
For head with foot hath private amitie,
And both with moons and tides.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)
“A successful woman preacher was once asked “what special obstacles have you met as a woman in the ministry?” “Not one,” she answered, “except the lack of a minister’s wife.””
—Anna Garlin Spencer (1851–1931)