Famous quotes containing the words sir john, sir and/or john:
“Why so pale and wan, fond lover
Prithee, why so pale?”
—Sir John Suckling (1609–1642)
“There was a young lady called Gloria
Who was had by Sir Gerald Du Maurier
And then by six men
And Sir Gerald again
And the band of the Waldorf-Astoria.”
—Anonymous.
“Think of what our Nation stands for,
Books from Boots’ and country lanes,
Free speech, free passes, class distinction,
Democracy and proper drains.”
—Sir John Betjeman (1906–1984)