West England Franchise

Famous quotes containing the words west, england and/or franchise:

    “It’s a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds’ cries;
    I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.”
    —John Masefield (1878–1967)

    “So you’ll face me with a court of inquiry, eh, in England. Well, Mr. Christian, we’re a long way from England and what can happen on this ship before we get there may surprise even you.”
    —Talbot Jennings (1896–1985)

    “Many famous feet have trod
    Sublunary paths, and famous hands have weighed
    The strength they have against the strength they need;
    And famous lips interrogated God
    Concerning franchise in eternity....”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)