Quotes by Drake, Sir Francis




Sir Francis Drake, c. 1540 1596..

"I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman. I would know him, that would refuse to set his hand to a rope, but I know there is not any such here."

Drake, Sir Francis on army and navy    Share


"The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is half a victory; which being lost is irrecoverable."

Drake, Sir Francis on battles    Share

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