Quote by Leonidas of Tarentum

Now is the season for sailing; for already the chattering swallow is come and the pleasant west wind; the meadows bloom and the sea, tossed up with waves and rough blasts, has sunk to silence. Weigh thine anchors and unloose thy hawsers, O Mariner, and sail with all thy canvas set.

Now is the season for sailing; for already the chattering sw

Summary

This quote is an invitation to embrace the current time as the perfect season for going on a sailing journey. It paints a vivid picture of the signs indicating that the time is right: the arrival of the chattering swallow, the pleasant west wind, blooming meadows, and the calmness of the sea after enduring turbulent waves and harsh winds. The quote urges the mariner to take action, as it encourages them to release their anchors, untie their hawsers, and set sail with full speed, utilizing all available resources.

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