Jack London was a major influence in my early life. Making me want to see new horizons, travel the arctic, and go to sea in a ship.
“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
Thank you for the reblog. Cheers!
Thanks for letting me steal your great quotes from time to time!