No big modern war has been won without preponderant sea power; and, conversely, very few rebellions of maritime provinces have succeeded without acquiring sea power.

If the American Revolution had produced nothing but the Declaration of Independence, it would have been worthwhile.

He [Columbus] enjoyed long stretches of pure delight such as only a seaman may know, and moments of high, proud exultation that only a discoverer can experience.

Dream dreams and write them aye, but live them first.

A few hints as to the craft may be useful to budding historians. First and foremost, get writing!

Historical methodology, as I see it, is a product of common sense applied to circumstances.

Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history.

An historian should yield himself to his subject, become immersed in the place and period of his choice, standing apart from it now and then for a fresh view.

The cruel policy initiated by Columbus and pursued by his successors resulted in complete genocide.

America was named after a man who discovered no part of the New World. History is like that, very chancy.

Never, in these United States, has the brain of man conceived, or the hand of man fashioned, so perfect a thing as a clipper ship.

Continued pain is a signal to the body that there's something wrong, not right.Lucy ScarboroughNancy Werlin

I never want a girl to lose all hope that her life can’t completely turn around, even if she feels that she is at the edge, standing on one foot, and ready to say goodbye.

Feminism is really just the long slow realization that the things you love hate you.

The living are more demanding

It's such a commitment, making a film, you're really dedicated, it's your life, that's all you do for that period of your life.

Say no to being on-call 24/7 unless you are an emergency responder. Use a speakerphone, use a headset.

Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

She knew few words and believed in none.

If Singapore is a nanny state, then I am proud to have fostered one.

We live everything as it comes, without warning, like an actor going on cold.