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Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the f

Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking. – Ambrose Bierce

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Wit – the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out. – Ambrose Bierce

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History is an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools. – Ambrose Bierce

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I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman. I would know him, that would refuse to set his hand to a rope, but I know there is not any such here. – Sir Francis Drake

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There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea. – Joseph Conrad

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There is something about going to sea. A little bit of discipline, self-discipline and humility are required. – Prince Andrew

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The greatest general is he who makes the fewest mistakes. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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