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.
—Francis Drake
Topics: Army, Navy, The Military
There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.
—Francis Drake
The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is half a victory; which being lost is irrecoverable.
—Francis Drake
Topics: Conflict
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