"Captain Fisher, the commander, with a party of young ladies from the city and gentlemen belonging to his ship, came one day to pay me a visit in the midst of a deluge of rain."

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Source : Joshua Slocum (2005). “Sailing Alone around the World”, p.95, Shambhala Publications

Joshua Slocum

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“Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.”

Source : Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.1681, Library of Alexandria
“Most scientists I know don't care enough about religion even to call themselves atheists.”
“You can tell other people all the alibis you want. I don't mind. But to yourself try to be honest.”
“It's funny that all these goths paint their faces with such white make-up and that is the actual colour of my skin, I am that pale!”
“A very beautiful honey blonde, Sharon Tate, looked into the eyes of the man who the evidence shows just four and a half months later would order her tragic and violent death.”
“When children do not have three square meals a day, a proper education, and at least one adult who they know loves and is committed to them, its very unlikely they will grow up to be productive citizens of the world.”

Source : "‘¿Por qué me Quieres?’ Reflections on the 2010 World of Children Awards" by Stephanie March, www.huffingtonpost.com. December 10, 2010.
“I had hoped to hear the President tonight tell the Congress and the American people exactly how he plans to tackle some of the important issues facing this country, unfortunately I did not.”
“We have to address individual acts of corruption. This is a necessary approach. Go after these individuals.”

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