The Hungry Ocean Quotes

“...anyone who chooses to make fishing his occupation solely for the money is in the wrong business. If no thrill is experienced in catching fish, no satisfaction in going to sea and returning to shore, no pride in exclaiming "I am a fisherman," then a life on the water will be unfulfilling, perhaps even unbearable. Among the unhappy with whom I am acquainted, perhaps the most miserable people are those who fish out of necessity rather than out of a love of the sea and the seafaring life. I have always maintained that when I no longer feel a thrill, satisfaction, and pride from fishing, I will start a new career. (pp. 248-249)”
― Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey

“Writing as proven to be hard work, often painful. I can honestly say I would rather be fishing.”
― Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey

“Each trip it got a little more difficult to convince myself that the important things lay ahead and the things that remained behind would still be there when we returned. It was getting harder to dispel those second thoughts.”
― Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean

“A friend once suggested that I paint my own blue boat and name her Thirteen Whistling Pigs. I might not be as superstitious as some, but I'm not crazy.”
― Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey