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Walter Scott

He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

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The best sailor is the one who can navigate closest to the direction the wind is coming from, making the most efficient use of the wind's force. This means skillfully turning challenges into advantages to keep moving forward.

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