Quote by Carl Sandburg
The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.
Summary
This quote suggests that the sea, with its vastness and unpredictability, conveys a message that is not understood or appreciated by polite society. The sea's voice is described as an unconventional and wild form of communication, resembling the actions of a scavenger rather than having any semblance of politeness or formal language. Its lack of respect implies that the sea operates outside societal norms and conventions, putting forth its own wild and untamed nature.