The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.
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"The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command." — William Falconer
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The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command. — William Falconer
About William Falconer
William Falconer was a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain (1732–1769).
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This quote is attributed to William Falconer, a Poet from Kingdom of Great Britain.
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William Falconer lived from 1732 – 1769.