The Wreck of The River of Stars Quotes

“It takes more than knowing how to point the ship to be a captain," he said with more than a touch of black choler. "It takes knowing where and why to point it.”
― Michael Flynn, The Wreck of The River of Stars

“The Luna-Ganymede Race went down in history, and the magnetic sail went down to the fusion thruster. Terranova should never have taken the bet, but it was a matter of pride - and prive loves loss above surrender.”
― Michael Flynn, The Wreck of The River of Stars

“Bad luck was a fact of life and one dealt with it or not.

Good luck, on the other hand, was something one created.”
― Michael Flynn, The Wreck of The River of Stars