A large ocean liner

A large ocean liner
A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out
  

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There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.
Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
It is a good reader that makes a good book.
The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.
Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.
Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea
Habit: the shackles of the free
Constantrepetition carries conviction.
Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.
One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.