Sailors Quotations

I've always loved the songs of the sea. I was first introduced to them back in 1957, at the Old Town School of Folk Music. I used to go to Pete Seeger concerts, and he would do songs like 'Ruben Ranzo' and talk about how the sailors sang songs to do their work - to raise the anchors, pull up the sails and that sort of thing.

I used to own an island in the Seychelles and had a big boat there and one day I came across some Somali pirates who were passing by on their way to re-provision their boat. They didn't even acknowledge me - which is unheard of among sailors - and it was like looking into the eyes of a black mamba.

All Marines, sailors and civilian Marines, regardless of sexual orientation, are Marines first. Every Marine is a valued member of our war-fighting team.

Our military leaders don't seize power in coups; our soldiers and sailors don't go on strike for higher pay or benefits; our armed forces don't weigh in on the political process. In return, Americans have a sacred duty to treat them honorably.

Everyone in Denmark has at least two or three sailors in their family; sea travel is part of the DNA of our nation, and because of that, I'd always wanted to tell a story aboard a ship.

'Morning Star' is the light that many sailors would use to guide them. But it's also referenced twice in the Bible - once for Lucifer and once for Jesus.

I'm sorry, but in my generation and where I came from, only sailors got tattoos. Not ladies.

We are always concerned if you stick soldiers and sailors in tests that might adversely affect their health and welfare, now or in the future. We would have to do some further review before we consider it benign.

One of the stranded mariners even told the sailors that other boats had passed by without stopping to help.

New sailors get lost, it is a city on the water after all. It takes a little bit to get used to and it is overwhelming for the new sailors when they come on board but we all help each other.

One of the damaged craft had to be towed to port. Seven sailors were wounded.

Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages used to leave a pair of pigs on every deserted island. Or they'd leave a pair of goats. Either way, on any future visit, the island would be a source of meat. These islands, they were pristine. These were home to breeds of birds with no natural predators. Breeds of birds that lived nowhere else on earth. The plants there, without enemies they evolved without thorns or poisons. Without predators and enemies, these islands, they were paradise. The sailors, the next time they visited these islands, the only things still there would be herds of goats or pigs. .... Does this remind you of anything? Maybe the ol' Adam and Eve story? .... You ever wonder when God's coming back with a lot of barbecue sauce?

I got drunk that night in Honolulu, and we had some celebration. I went to the nearest joint I could find. Soldiers and sailors paid for nothing. Civilians paid for everything, picked up all our tabs. They loved us. The town was ours.

He was amazingly innovative. He was the youngest chief of the Navy at age 50. He emphasized the importance of sailors -- giving them respect and freeing them from unnecessary regulations.

I always preach to my Sailors about the importance of education. An education is something that no one can ever take from you.

What makes the program unique is how the club is inclusive of people of all abilities in the ASU community. Disabled and able-bodied sailors sail side-by-side as one team.

We try to install the new valves on the weekends because that's usually when Sailors are either traveling or ... less likely to be affected by the steam outage.

John came in as skipper in Rio and has had a careful look at all aspects of our campaign. The team has gained much from his input and will benefit from his continued involvement. I will be happy to take over as skipper again after the in-port race. We are very fortunate to attract such talented new sailors to the team and I very much look forward to working with them. We will work hard to keep on improving, and hope that our results will reflect the team's true potential. We will certainly keep on giving it all our energy.

Just for six weeks, one time. A lighthouse keeps sailors from danger, to navigate from danger out there. The light is a comforting thing to see.

We were all very concerned about the spectators in Rio, but the organizers did a fantastic job of controlling it all. Sailors in this region are very knowledgeable and the local organizing body is outstanding, so I don't think there will be any problems.

We worked with Sailors in the CDC to reinforce their training. Reagan Sailors know what they are doing and quickly became more confident and comfortable with the new system. The first deployment of an SSDS Mk 2 based combat system gives the Reagan a more integrated self defense capability that supports air control, strike operations, data link communications with other platforms and track management of all sensors.

We came here to gauge our level with other top sailors from the continent. What our sailors have achieved here at the end of the day is just amazing.

We got in lots of racing in three days. The winds looked a bit shady and light at times, but it would fill back in. The sailors had a fabulous time. We had very close competition. We're talking just one or two points between first, second and third in almost every one of the classes.

We might not have a star-studded bunch of pros, but these guys are every bit as skilled any sailors in the world.

The Russian sailors should not be held responsible for the actions of their captain and the owners of the boat,

It would be a shame not to have an aircraft carrier because we know the public looks forward to seeing them come and the sailors being able to enjoy the sights of Broward County. It's been an honor for us because we've been the only non-naval port south of Norfolk to be able to accept an aircraft carrier.

The three sailors died. One Sea Tiger cadre was injured.

Saving Sailors a lot of money, helping with traffic mitigation and cutting down on environmental pollution are the biggest benefits of the program.

Some sailors are education junkies. A lot have earned college degrees because of programs like PACE.

Some presidents, such as Bill Clinton and John F. Kennedy, are political sailors - they tack with the wind, reaching difficult policy objectives through bipartisan maneuvering and pulse-taking.

Anything that can keep a driver from being distracted can prevent accidents and save lives, and the safety of our Sailors is important.

And I hear from the outgoing ship in the bay The song of the sailors in glee: So I think of the luminous footprints that bore The comfort o'er dark Galilee, And wait for the signal to go to the shore, To the ship that is waiting for me.

This opportunity to work with the Scouts allows the instructors to share what they know and practice interacting with different age groups. The Sailors wanted to volunteer and give back to the local community.

They have taken away three of our sailors and we presume they have been killed. We have captured seven Tigers during the battle.

It was important to remember this armada, ... drawn into the attitude of thousands of sailors and their officers that they were on a suicide mission.

It's nothing of any great monetary value, but of historical significance. It's the sort of thing that sailors and officers would have worked with every day.

It's a lot like a ship. Those who get to the showers first will usually get the hot water. Those who get there last can usually count on colder water. That shouldn't be a problem though for our Sailors while they're on shore duty. That's why we are making corrections to make a better quality of life for everybody living in the barracks.

It's basically set up to help keep an eye on sailors who are going down to Mexico.

I turned the house into a studio and invited over a bunch of sailors, who were actually students I'd met at USC. They were studying cinema to become technical cameramen. They weren't real sailors picked up off the street, but they were very happy to play these roles in my film.

The warehouse sustained an approximate 8 foot hole in the roof of the building and no sailors or Marines were injured in the attack,

The retail establishment in Onslow County has figured out that Marines and sailors today have a lot more discretionary income than they did 10 or 20 years ago. In addition to discretionary income, our Marines have a lot more mobility today. They are coming into town and they are not shy about spending their money.

The intent of TFU always has been to give our Sailors a uniform in which they can work comfortably everyday and is more appropriate for the joint environment in which we operate. Even better, we've created a uniform that's also easier to maintain, is longer lasting, helps reduce the size of the sea bag, while at the same time recognizing the tradition and heritage of serving in the Navy.

I'm attached to my sailors. I'm not attached to my ship. (As) long as I bring my sailors back home to their wife, their parent, I have done my job. We go on any ship as long as I keep my sailors on board that particular ship,

'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' ends with the spaceship lands and Richard Dreyfuss' character best on, but a bunch of pilots and sailors from the 1940s get off. You kind of wanted to know what happened next.

I could really feel the emotion in the air and I will be thinking about the sailors tonight when I get back home and they are still out there and will be for a many days.

All the Men will be sailors then, untill the sea shall free them.

The leadership and training received in this course will help to gradually bring Sailors into peak condition for passing the PFA. The Navy is moving from a fitness era to one of wellness. Sailors need to be both healthy and physically fit in order for the Navy to meet its mission objectives.

My body is a journal in a way. It's like what sailors used to do, where every tattoo meant something, a specific time in your life when you make a mark on yourself, whether you do it yourself with a knife or with a professional tattoo artist.