Sir Francis Drake

Famous quotes containing the words sir, francis and/or drake:

    “That sir which serves and seeks for gain,
    And follows but for form,
    Will pack when it begins to rain,
    And leave thee in the storm.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Then came the Lord Chamberlain with his white staff,
    And all the people began to laugh;
    And then the Queen began to speak,
    ‘You’re welcome home, Sir Francis Drake.’”
    —Unknown. Upon Sir Francis Drake’s Return from His Voyage about the World, and the Queen’s Meeting Him (l. 5–8)

    “Kringelein: I’m going to live. I’m going to have a good time while I can.
    The Baron: That’s my motto, Kringelein. A short life and a gay one.”
    —William A. Drake (1900–1965)