Sir Francis Drake Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir Francis Drake.

Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540 – 1596) was an English explorer, pirate, and naval officer who played a significant role in British maritime history. He became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world, completing the voyage between 1577 and 1580. Drake's skilled naval tactics and successful raids on Spanish possessions brought substantial wealth to England and earned him the reputation of a hero in his homeland. As a vice admiral, he also played a crucial part in the English defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Francis Drake's explorations and exploits established him as one of England's most famous seafarers.

The advantage of time and place in all practical actions is

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

Sir Francis Drake

Conflict

I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner,

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.

Sir Francis Drake

Military