Top 7 Quotes by Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

There is a witchery in the sea, its songs and stories, and in the mere sight of a ship, and the sailor's dress, especially to a young mind, which has done more to man navies, and fill merchantmen, than all the

There is a witchery in the sea, its songs and stories, and in the mere sight of a ship, and the sailor's dress, especially to a young mind, which has done more to man navies, and fill merchantmen, than all the pressgangs of Europe.

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Song, Men, Sight

As has often been said, a ship is like a lady's watch, always out of repair.

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Watches, Ships, Said

Richard Henry Dana, Jr. (2001). “Two Years Before the Mast”, p.15, Digital Scanning Inc

O sin, what hast thou done to this fair earth!

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Done, Earth, Sin

The Californians are an idle, thriftless people, and can make nothing for themselves. The country abounds in grapes, yet they buy, at a great price, bad wine made in Boston.

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Country, Wine, Boston

Richard Henry Dana, Jr. (2001). “Two Years Before the Mast”, p.85, Digital Scanning Inc

Thou little bird, thou dweller by the sea, Why takest thou its melancholy voice, And with that boding cry Along the waves dost thou fly? Oh! rather, bird, with me Through this fair land rejoice!

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Sea, Land, Voice