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Coastline Quotes

Words on shorelines and horizons

These coastline quotes move from military strategy along the shore to the emotional pull of ancestral coastlines that first faced America, themes you can Browse further.

BP is accused of destroying the wildlife and coastline of America, but if you look back into history, you find that BP did something even worse to America. They gave the world Ayatollah Khomeini.

Quotes by Adam Curtis

War is just a racket... I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else.

Quotes by Smedley Butler

I traveled to Ireland to research 'Sandcastles,' to visit the coastline where my ancestors looked toward America, the tiny town they once loved so much, and the docks from which they sailed toward their dreams of building a better life...

Quotes by Luanne Rice

One of my favorite ways to find fictional inspiration, by the way, is to browse historical timelines. I also like world atlases - any country with a squiggly coastline seems to inspire me, as do visual dictionaries, those reclusive creatures...

Quotes by Ethan Canin

Believe Quotes

Next door to Ethiopia spreading out along the strategic Red Sea coastline is Eritrea, a relatively new country, and a place that few Americans seem to fully understand.

Quotes by Dana Rohrabacher

None of the serious maritime incidents I had to deal with as transport minister off the pristine Queensland or Western Australian coastline involved an Australian flagged and crewed vessel.

Quotes by Anthony Albanese

I love driving; driving along the California coastline is the best drive in the world.

Quotes by Al Jardine

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of coastline quotes are included here?
This set includes quotes on coastal military defense, ancestors sailing from a coastline toward America, creative inspiration drawn from irregular shorelines, and a mention of Eritrea's strategic Red Sea coast.
Why do writers mention coastlines for inspiration?
One quote explains that a country's squiggly coastline on a map can spark fictional ideas, much like world atlases and historical timelines do, a habit of curiosity echoed in these Believe quotes.
Is there a quote about family history and coastlines?
Yes, one quote describes traveling to Ireland to see the coastline where ancestors once looked toward America before sailing away from their small hometown.
Do any quotes discuss coastal geography of specific countries?
Yes, one quote contrasts Ethiopia with neighboring Eritrea, noting its position along the strategic Red Sea coastline, a detail many readers may not know.
Where can I read more quotes about nations and places?
You can explore the Country collection for more quotes about nations, geography, and identity that complement these coastline reflections.

Other quotes find creative inspiration in a country's irregular shoreline or highlight a lesser-known coastal nation, ideas that connect to broader Country quotes.