Money is not our concern. Our concern is the sea. The sea is not persuaded by bankers' drafts and stocks of bullion; the sea respects nothing but the grit and willpower of dedicated seamen. (Adam Roberts)

Money is not our concern. Our concern is the sea. The sea is not persuaded by bankers' drafts and stocks of bullion; the sea respects nothing but the grit and willpower of dedicated seamen.

Adam Roberts

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