The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from...

Quote by William Falconer

The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance by her own intrinsic motion, without gaining any new degree of velocity, or lessening what she has acquired.

William Falconer

William Falconer 1732-1769, scottish Poet

Life period: 1732-1769

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