The Liner she's a lady, an' she never looks nor 'eeds - The Man-o'-War's 'er 'usband, an' 'e gives 'er all she needs; But, oh, the little cargo-boats, that sail the wet seas roun', They're just the same as you an' me a-plyin' up an' down!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Large ships get care and status while smaller cargo vessels struggle like ordinary people.
- In plain terms
- Big ships get help; small boats struggle like regular people.
- What can you take from it?
- Small vessels struggle while big ones get care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gets left out in logistics?
- How does size affect support?
Another view
Some small boats operate efficiently without issue.
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