The ocean has inspired creativity, exploration, and reflection across multiple domains, serving as a powerful symbol of the human experience and our relationship with nature. Its beauty, mystery, and vastness continue to captivate and motivate artists, writers, scientists, and individuals alike.
“The use of sea and air is common to all; neither can a title to the ocean belong to any people or private persons, forasmuch as neither nature nor public use and custom permit any possession therof.”
– Elizabeth I, Queen of England
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
-Jacques Cousteau
Catch a wave, and you’re sitting on top of the world.”
– The Beach Boys
In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.
– Kahlil Gibran
I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
– Isaac Newton
Even castles made from sand fall to the ocean.
– Jimi Hendrix
“Your heart is like the ocean, mysterious and dark.”
– Bob Dylan
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”
– Vincent Van Gogh
Celebrate World Ocean Day today.
