Duke of Clarence and Avondale

Famous quotes containing the words duke of, duke and/or clarence:

    “That very knowing,
    Overflowing,
    Easygoing
    Paladin,
    The Duke of Plaza-Toro!”
    —Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    “The faults of the burglar are the qualities of the financier: the manners and habits of a duke would cost a city clerk his situation.”
    —George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)

    “Roll forth, my song, like the rushing river,
    That sweeps along to the mighty sea;”
    —James Clarence Mangan (1803–1849)