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.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Falconer
  • DescriptionBritish writer
  • BornFebruary 21, 1732
  • Died1769
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPoet; Author