#Shipwreck
Quotes about shipwreck
Shipwrecks have long captured the human imagination, serving as powerful symbols of both tragedy and discovery. These remnants of maritime disasters evoke a sense of mystery and adventure, as they lie silently beneath the waves, holding stories of courage, loss, and survival. The allure of shipwrecks is multifaceted; they represent the unpredictable nature of the sea and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to navigate it. People are drawn to quotes about shipwrecks because they encapsulate the profound emotions and lessons that arise from such dramatic events. These quotes often reflect themes of resilience, the fragility of human endeavors, and the relentless pursuit of exploration. They remind us of the delicate balance between human ambition and the formidable forces of nature. In a broader sense, shipwrecks symbolize the journey of life itself, with its unexpected challenges and the potential for growth and transformation. Whether contemplating the historical significance of a sunken vessel or the metaphorical implications of a personal shipwreck, these quotes resonate with our innate curiosity and desire to understand the depths of human experience.
Shipwreck, as seen by a survivor, is the figure of an initial philosophical experience.
Mig mindes vel og den u-lyckelig Stund, Da henved fem hundrede Kroppe til Grund,Omkomme for U-veyr paa FoldenHvor ey kunde føres en Traad eller Klud;Af tusinde Siele, som seilede ud,Kom neppe tre hundred beholden.
Rosamund, taken hold of by an emotion stronger than her own--hurried along in a new movement which gave all things some new, awful, undefined aspect--could find no words, but involuntarily she put her lips to Dorothea's forehead which was very near her, and then for a minute the two women clasped each other as if they had been in a shipwreck.
Well, father, in the shipwreck of life, for life is an eternal shipwreck of our hopes, I cast into the sea my useless encumbrance, that is all, and I remain with my own will, disposed to live perfectly alone, and, consequently, perfectly free. (Eugenie to her father)
Det va bra dokker kom. Æ satt just her og tænkte på om ho Hilvarda huska på å læmpe ut monsen før ho la sæ i går, så han ikkje pessa i kråa.
Think, think … fog and storm … transported into a mystical land …”“I doubt that,” said Ralph. Several feet away from him lay a sea gull’s carcass. “It’s not really very mystical.
Thi Søen tager saa mangen;Her sidder en Encke, som Manden har mistOg hisset en anden, har Skilsmisse fristHvis Mand er fordrugnet for langen.Man spørger en Fader, som Sønner har stoor,Hvor er dine Sønner? de blev udi Fior,Man fritter en Søn om sin Fader;Strax skal hand dig grædende svare med hast, Min Fader blev borte med Tackel og Mast,Den Sorg mig saa snart icke lader.