Famous quotes containing the words sir william, sir, william and/or davenant:
“They turn one’s legs
To cribbage pegs—”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
“Our noble King, King Henery the eighth,
Ouer the riuer of Thames past hee.”
—Unknown. Sir Andrew Barton. . .
English and Scottish Ballads (The Poetry Bookshelf)
“You’ve no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself—and how little I deserve it.”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
“In every grave make room, make room!
The world’s at an end, and we come, we come.”
—Sir William Davenant (1606–1668)