Ben Jonson Quotes

A sailor chooses the wind that takes the ship from a safe port. Ah, yes, but once you're abroad, as you have seen, winds have a mind of their own. Be careful, Charlotte, careful of the wind you choose.

Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.

I'll always have to make sure things happen eventually and don't slip from my hands, from under my nose. I'll always have to be on my toes.

Gotta watch out for directors.

Though pleas'd to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way.

The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind.

I advise keeping four feet on the floor and all hands on deck.

Don't be fool's, don't be complacent, and stop being apathetic.

I thought you were supposed to be flying this thing, not pleasuring it.

It's part of the captain's job to keep people on their toes.

For me, it's always been to be on your toes about everything no matter what you do - my mom and dad always stressed that to me.

You'd better watch where you go, and remember where you've been

Card players have a saying: "It's all right to play if you keep your eyes on the deck" - which is another way of saving, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."

ACCOUNTABILITY, n. The mother of caution.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come.

The Doctor: Don't blink. Don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink.

Obviously, there's the temptation to sit back and smile, .. But there's so much at stake, we have to do our due diligence.

... As to sleep, you know, I never sleep now. I might be a Watchman, except that I don't get any pay, and he's got nothing on his mind.

Opportunity comes to the prepared mind.

Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy! Look out your windows!” “Trap,” Shane said instantly, and reached out to grab Michael’s arm as he walked by. “Don’t, man.” “What’s he going to do? Make faces at me?

Just because we are back home, don't get comfortable. Have that same uptight feeling like it's just us against everyone.

Sail the main course in a simple sturdy craft. Keep her well stocked with short stories and long laughs. Go fast enough to get there but slow enough to see. Moderation seems to be the key.

The pilot who is always dreading a rock or a tempest must not complain if he remain a poor fisherman. We must at times trust, something to fortune, for fortune has often some share in what happens.

The faulty stands on his guard.

Be careful, though." "Aren't I always?" "No, I think the word for how you usually are is 'reckless.