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Joshua Slocum was an American writer and sailor, renowned for his circumnavigation of the world. His book 'Sailing Around the World' documented his adventurous journey, making him the first person to complete a solo sailboat circumnavigation.

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Famous Joshua Slocum Quotes

“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go.”

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“If the Spray discovered no continents on her voyage, it may be that there were no more continents to be discovered. She did not seek new worlds, or sail to pow-wow about the dangers of the sea.”

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Book:The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go. The tales of rough usage are for the most part exaggerations, as also are the tales of sea danger. To face the elements is, to be sure, no light matter when the sea is in its grandest mood. You must then know the sea, and know that you know it, and not forget that it was made to be sailed over.”

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Book:The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“To know the laws that govern the winds, and to know that you know them, will give you an easy mind on your voyage round the world; otherwise you may tremble at the appearance of every cloud.”

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Book:Sailing Alone Around the World

Source: Sailing Alone Around the World

“My ship was also in better condition than when she sailed from Boston on her long voyage. She was still as sound as a nut, and as tight as the best ship afloat. She did not leak a drop - not one drop!”

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Book:Sailing Alone Around the World

Source: Sailing Alone Around the World

“Was the crew well? Was I not? I had profited in many ways by the voyage. I had even gained flesh, and actually weighed a pound more than when I sailed from Boston.”

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Book:The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

About the Author

Born: February 20, 1844
Died: November 14, 1909
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 25

Books & Sources

Sailing Alone Around the WorldRelated source material

The Voyages of Joshua SlocumRelated source material

Sailing Alone: Around the WorldRelated source material

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