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June 03, 2006
Found Wisdom of Patrick O'Brian

Posted by Bill

"He had been weak enough to let himself be influenced by Jack's dismay at the childish omen, and by the young man's death; and although this was in some ways the easiest of his important missions he had a premonition of disaster. He wondered at it, and at his own attachment to life. There were so many exquisite things in it - the smell of the clean sea, the golden light of the westering sun, to say nothing of an eagle soaring in the wind. His strength was not as great as he had supposed."

-- O'Brian's Dr. Maturin, reflecting on his rediscovery of both fear and fondness for life after years of utilizing bravery lent by stoic depression. I'm sure that kicking the opium may have had an impact as well. The Surgeon's Mate, 1980.

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Yeah, Bill. I am wondering if you got that form earlier about copyright information on your posts. So, if you could get right on that and add some copyright information to this quote that would be great.

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