Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Roll on, deep and dark blue ocean, roll. Ten thousand fleets sweep over thee in vain. Man marks the earth with ruin, but his control stops with the shore.

Roll on, deep and dark blue ocean, roll. Ten thousand fleets

Summary

This quote emphasizes the immense power and boundlessness of the ocean, contrasting it with the finite control and influence that humans possess. It suggests that despite humanity's capability to cause destruction and chaos on land, our dominion ends at the shore, highlighting the insignificance and limited impact we have on the vast expanse of the deep and dark blue ocean.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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