Francis Drake quotes
Francis Drake was an English sea captain, privateer, and explorer, famous for his circumnavigation of the globe. His daring raids against Spanish ships and ports made him a hero in England and a pirate in the eyes of Spain. He played a key role in defeating the Spanish Armada and became one of the most renowned sailors of his era. Here are 7 of his quotes:
For by the life of God, it doth even take my wits from me to think on it. Here is such controversy between the sailors and gentlemen, and such stomaching between the gentlemen and sailors, it doth make me mad to hear it. But, my masters, I must have it left. For I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman. What! let us show ourselves to be of a company and let us not give occasion to the enemy to rejoice at our decay and overthrow. I would know him that would refuse to set his hand to a rope, but I know there is not any such here . . .
Francis Drake
Coming up unto them, there has passed some cannon shot between some of our fleet and some of them, and so far as we perceive they are determined to sell their lives with blows. ... This letter honorable good Lord, is sent in haste. The fleet of Spaniards is somewhat above a hundred sails, many great ships; but truly, I think not half of them men-of-war. Haste.
Francis Drake
Francis Drake
Occupation: English Sailor
Born: July 3, 1540
Died: January 28, 1596
Quotes count: 7
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