There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea, and I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The sea's monotony explains why pirates were cruel.
- In plain terms
- The sea is so boring it makes people cruel.
- What can you take from it?
- Boredom can lead to cruelty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does boredom cause bad behavior?
- How do you cope with boredom?
Another view
Pirates had other motives too.
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