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Ships Quotes

Ships built for the open sea

These quotes use ships to talk about purpose and Movement, including the classic line that a ship in port is safe but not what it's built for.

In Los Angeles, half of all smog from sulfur dioxide comes in from ships.

Quotes by Rose George

I worked on anti-submarine warfare for surface ships.

Quotes by Peggy Johnson

A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.

Quotes by Grace Hopper

I love sailing but hate cruise ships.

Quotes by Garrett Neff

Emotion Quotes

Two lives that once part are as ships that divide.

Quotes by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

At other clubs I have been, at Juventus, at Barca, we had two 'ships': one for the domestic league and another for the Champions League.

Quotes by Dani Alves

Was this the face that launched a thousand ships, and burnt the topless towers of Ileum?

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of these Ships quotes?
They use ships to talk about purpose, history, and personal experience at sea.
Is there a well-known line about ships and safety?
Yes, the classic observation that a ship in port is safe, but that isn't what ships are built for.
Do any quotes mention naval or military work with ships?
Yes, one describes working on anti-submarine warfare involving surface ships.
Is pollution connected to ships in any quote?
Yes, one notes that a large share of Los Angeles smog from sulfur dioxide comes from ships.
Does anyone express a preference between sailing and cruise ships?
Yes, one admits loving sailing while disliking cruise ships, a contrast in Movement and scale.

Others take a more personal angle, from naval work on surface ships to a preference for sailing over noisy cruise ships.