Will

“Presence of mind, and courage in distress, Are more than armies to procure success.”
― David Grann, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

“desperation can also breed unity”
― David Grann, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

“Unlike the land, where courage and the simple will to endure can often see a man through, the struggle against the sea is an act of
physical combat, and there is no escape. It is a battle against a tireless enemy in which man never actually wins; the most that he can hope for is not to be defeated.”
― Alfred Lansing, Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage to the Antarctic (Illustrated Edition): The Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told

“While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, and the families that serve alongside them, we can always do a little more.”
― Gary Sinise, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service