Each blade of grass has its spot on earth whence it draws its life, its strength and so is man rooted to the land from which he draws his faith together with his life. – Joseph Conrad
It is respectable to have no illusions, and safe, and profitable and dull. – Joseph Conrad
The Westerly Wind asserting his sway from the south-west quarter is often like a monarch gone mad, driving forth with wild imprecations the most faithful of his courtiers to shipwreck, disaster, and death. – Joseph Conrad
The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness. – Joseph Conrad