Every seaman is not only a navigator, but a merchant and also a soldier. - "William Petty"

Every seaman is not only a navigator, but a merchant and also a soldier.
William Petty

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I hope no man takes what I said about the living and dieing of men for mathematical demonstration.
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Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself.
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