Sir John Franklin

Famous quotes containing the words sir, john and/or franklin:

    “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)

    “Think of what our Nation stands for,
    Books from Boots’ and country lanes,
    Free speech, free passes, class distinction,
    Democracy and proper drains.”
    —Sir John Betjeman (1906–1984)

    “Here Skugg
    Lies snug
    As a bug
    In a rug”
    —Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)