John Flavel (c.1627–1691) was an English Presbyterian clergyman, puritan, and author.
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“Look Johnny, Spig just joined the Navy. I’m married to it. I run the mess hall. I swab the deck. I chip the rust. You’re afraid that they’ll kick Spig out of the Navy. I’m afraid that they won’t.”
—Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines, co-scenarist, and John Ford. Minne Wead (Maureen O’Hara)
“Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.”
—John Flavel (1630–1691)