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A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyag
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"A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation"

- Maria Mitchell

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Maria Mitchell between August 1, 1818 and June 28, 1889. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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