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He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wi

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. – Walter Scott

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A rusty nail placed near a faithful compass, will sway it from the truth, and wreck the argosy. – Walter Scott

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Do not Christians and Heathens, Jews and Gentiles, poets and philosophers, unite in allowing the starry influences? – Walter Scott

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