Consciousness Quote by Joseph Conrad

The sea has been called deceitful and treacherous, but there lies in this trait only the character of a great natural power, which, to…

— Wilhelm von Humboldt

“...the sea's only gifts are harsh blows and, occasionally, the chance to feel strong. Now, I don't know much about the sea, but I…

— Jon Krakauer

“That is the essential wisdom of the sea, its paradox. It quickens us, extends us, prompts feats of innovation and courage, then washes them…

— Philip Marsden

The sea drives truth into a man like salt.

— Hilaire Belloc

“The beauty of the sea is that it never shows any weakness and never tires of the countless souls that unleash their broken voices…

— Zeina Kassem

“The sea is not a whore, for she is free and joyous, but she is a woman. She obeys the moon, as women do,…

— Susan Palwick

“The sea reminds me of my finiteness, limitations, minuteness and powerlessness, because the sea is none of these.”

— Michael C. Christen

No matter how important a man at sea may consider himself, unless he is fundamentally worthy the sea will some day find him out.

— Felix Riesenberg

For all that has been said of the love that certain natures (on shore) have professed for it, for all the celebrations it has…

— Joseph Conrad

“The sea is very beautiful and gives us many things, but it must be understood and respected, or it will slap you ...”

— J.Z. Colby

“His love of the sea had profound roots: the hardworking artist's desire to rest, his longing to get away from the demanding diversity of…

— Thomas Mann

The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence.

— Jules Verne