Quote by Sir Walter Raleigh

For whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.


For whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever

Summary

This quote suggests that controlling the sea translates to controlling global trade, which in turn leads to obtaining riches and ultimately the power over the world as a whole.

By Sir Walter Raleigh
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