Sir John Moore may refer to:
- Sir John Moore, 1st Baronet, British admiral (1718-1779)
- John Moore (British Army officer), British general (1761-1809)
- John Moore (Lord Mayor) (1620–1702), merchant and Alderman of London
Famous quotes containing the words sir, john and/or moore:
“We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.”
—Humphrey, Sir Gilbert (c.1537–1583)
“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.
Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.
“the immovable critic twitching his skin like a horse that feels a
flea,”
—Marianne Moore (1887–1972)