“They that go down to the sea in ships' see strange things, but what they tell is oft-times stranger still. A faculty for romancing is imparted by a seafaring life as readily and surely as a rolling gait and a weather-beaten countenance. A fine imagination is one of the gifts of the ocean-witness the surprising and unlimited power of expression and epithet possessed by the sailor. And a fine imagination will frequently manifest itself in other ways besides swear words. ("The Gorgon's Head")”
Quotes by Gertrude Bacon
Gertrude BaconGertrude Bacon was a pioneering British aeronautical figure who made significant strides for women in the field of aviation. Born in 1874, she became known for her numerous achievements, including bei...