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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
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Francis Drake
explorer, sailor, politician, engineer, vice admiral, privateer
1540 – 1596
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer and privateer best known for making the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. He is also known for participating in the early English slaving voyages of his cousin, John Hawkins, and John Lovell. Having started as a simple seaman, in 1588 he was part of the fight against the Spanish Armada as a vice admiral.
All Quotes by Francis Drake
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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
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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