# Quote — Frank Herbert, The Dragon in the Sea

> Ramsey could contain the question no longer. "What's your definition of sanity, Skipper?" "The ability to swim," said Sparrow...."That means the sane person has to understand currents, has to know what's required in different waters."

- Author: [Frank Herbert](https://www.leafyquotes.com/frank-herbert.md)
- Book: [The Dragon in the Sea](https://www.leafyquotes.com/frank-herbert/the-dragon-in-the-sea.md)
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> Religious services, thought Ramsey. Here's one of the binding forces of this crew. Participation Mystique! The consecration of the warriors before the foray.

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