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Swallows and Amazons
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"Swallows and Amazons" Quotes

"Swallows and Amazons" follows a group of children who embark on imaginative sailing adventures and friendly rivalries during their summer holiday in England's Lake District.

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Better drowned than duffers if not duffers won't drown.

Arthur Ransome

adventurecourage

All plain sailing is much the same, but there is an art in steering through a storm.

Arthur Ransome

challengeresilience

I like cooking but I like eating even better.

Arthur Ransome

foodenjoyment

Don't you know that a girl can do all sorts of things?

Arthur Ransome

gender equalityempowerment

Camping's the thing. If you can't camp you aren't worth saving.

Arthur Ransome

outdoorsnature

Do you think it's going to rain?

Arthur Ransome

weathercuriosity

What's the use of walking if you can't explore?

Arthur Ransome

adventurecuriosity

If people only used their eyes and ears instead of their tongues, this world would be a much happier place!

Arthur Ransome

observationcommunication

You can't be sensible alone.

Arthur Ransome

friendshipsupport

To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered.

Arthur Ransome

communicationcuriosity