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He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obsta
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"He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles"

- Walter Scott

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Scott between August 14, 1771 and September 21, 1832. He/she was a famous Novelist from Scotland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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