Great Sea Faring Quotes

[uwsince79]

I am collecting quotes that relate to the sea and all those who enjoy her, and I am sure that this group of wet heads can help. So if you know a quote please post it.

Thanks All.
Spearfishing
ie; Nec semper feriet quodcumque minibitur arcus. (Not always will the bolt hit that which it is aimed)
HORACE
De Arte Poetica

Who cannot catch fish must catch shrimp
(Chinese Proverb)

 

[darkwing]

O Lord, Your sea is so large and my boat is so small!

 

[uwsince79]

Thanks for the quote. Do you happen to know who wrote it, and or where was it published and or the time it was puplished?

Thanks again

"No human being, however great and powerful, was ever so free as a fish."
JOHN RUSKIN
THE TWO PATHS

 

[DameDykker]

Two thirds of the globe is water. The rest is just quayside!

My father who is very fond of sailing used to say that all the time.

DSAO

 

[gozumutti]

The ocean is the mother of chaos.

Frank Herbert

 

[Iguana Don]

"In your belly you hold the treasure that few have ever seen".......Jimmy Buffet

 

[DameDykker]

Only fools don't fear the sea.

The slogan was used for years in the Danish sea safety awarness programme on TV.

 

[DeepSeaDan]

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream & shout"

From a sign posted above the entrance to the wheelhouse aboard a decomissioned U.S. Navy L.C.M.

D.S.D.

 

[DeepSeaDan]

"Here's ta swimmin' with bow-legged women"

"Quint" toasting Chief Brody with his homemade hooch just prior to sailing for battle.

 

[large_diver]

For all you Caddshack fans out there....

It's easy to grin,
When your ship comes in,
And you've got the stock market beat.

But the man who's worthwhile,
Is the man who can smile,
When his pants are too tight in the seat.

- Judge Smales