Sir Richard Francis

Famous quotes containing the words sir and/or francis:

    “Haf owre, haf owre to Aberdour,
    It’s fiftie fadom deip,
    And thair lies guid Sir Patrick Spence,
    Wi the Scots lords at his feit.”
    —Unknown. Sir Patrick Spens (l. 41–44)

    “One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights.”
    —Simone Weil (1909–1943)