“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

“There are certain half-dreaming moods of mind in which we naturally steal away from noise and glare, and seek some quiet haunt where we may indulge our reveries and build our air castles undisturbed.” – Washington Irving.

“Don’t bend, don’t break, baby, don’t back down.” – Bon Jovi, It’s My Life.