Spanish Nobleman

Famous quotes containing the words spanish nobleman, spanish and/or nobleman:

    “I have known a German Prince with more titles than subjects, and a Spanish nobleman with more names than shirts.”
    —Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774)

    “Wheeler: Aren’t you the fellow the Mexicans used to call “Brachine”?
    Dude: That’s nearly right. Only it’s “Borracho.”
    Wheeler: I don’t think I ever seen you like this before.
    Dude: You mean sober. You’re probably right. You know what “Borracho” means?
    Wheeler: My Spanish ain’t too good.
    Dude: It means drunk. No, if the name bothers ya’ they used to call me Dude.”
    —Jules Furthman (1888–1960)

    “A nobleman who is wicked is by nature a monster.”
    —Molière [Jean Baptiste Poquelin] (1622–1673)