Looking to Sea: Britain Through the Eyes of its Artists

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This wonderful quote from naturalist John Ray may have been given in the 17th Century but it’s very profound for modern society including the online world – everyone feels confident offering advice when there’s no real risk, but when times are harder it may be harder to come by. The night in Oxford was the most beautiful event I have ever done. Not just the spectacular setting (of the Sheldonian), but an unforgettable evening. If you’d like more quotes about the sea which are particularly relevant to 2022, you should also look at this list of rough sea quotes and this list of calm sea quotes. Le Brun's writing is at once bold and delicate, far-reaching and fine-tuned. Her book explores the inexhaustible variety of human perception.' Alexandra Harris

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Anne Stevenson was an American-British poet and writer. This line from one of her poems can be found at the entrance to Hull’s aquarium, The Deep. There’s no denying that some ocean creatures are so remarkable that they could indeed be from another planet. This quote is taken from an artbook by Borges, who painted numerous ocean and beach scenes and added inspirational quotations about the ocean. We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected on the deep.” – William James This fun quote shows that the ocean can trigger a number of feelings in you and that it is hard not to feel your place in the world when faced with an expansive ocean. Whether they meant salty literally, or as in annoyed (because of rough seas?) we won’t ever know. It’s not known who said this, but it’s certainly something any cruise fan will agree with. There’s a wonderful feeling of being refreshed down to your very soul when you set sail on a cruise ship.

In this article, we dig into why being beside the seaside is so beneficial to our mental health and how we can best make the most of our unique positioning here in Cornwall. To find out more, we spoke with some local experts including Joe Sabien, CEO of Sea Sanctuary, Lizzi Larbalestier a Blue Health Coach™ and Joe Taylor, Wave Project Founder and CEO. The rise of ‘Blue Health’ I think that everyone who loves cruising has felt a freedom of the soul while at sea, perfectly captured by this Canadian poet. For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” – E. E. Cummings Every literary festival stays in an author’s mind for slightly individual reasons. I shall remember the Oxford festival for:

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If you’ve ever had trouble sleeping, you’ll be able to sympathise with this quote from French playwright Sagan. Time seems to go on forever, just like a calm sea does. However, you probably didn’t feel calm when trying to finally nod off.Has any quote ever summed up the feeling of a first cruise holiday better than French sailor (and tennis player) Alain Gerbeault? The passion for sailing is perfectly captured in this short statement. their intelligence – this makes a huge difference for a speaker. In the Oxford audience I encountered many experts in the field my book covered and even one of the ambassadors I’d quoted

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This is a nice short sea quote that you’ll commonly see printed on cushions, wall art and coasters. Its meaning is open to interpretation as the ways in which the sea can set you free will be unique to each person’s circumstances. Taken from the 1960 movie, this quote definitely feels like it could apply to a lot of people who are passionate about cruising. Sarah Kay is an American poet known for her spoken word, and she does a wonderful job of summarising the amazing allure of the sea through her charming use of metaphor. The ocean is this beautiful, unexplored place. Why on Earth everyone isn’t down there, I don’t know.” – Graham HawkesRuta Sepetys is a bestselling writer of historical fiction. This quote is from her novel, Salt to the Sea.