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George Eliot Quotes: I would not creep along the coast but steer Out in mid-sea, by guidance of the stars.
         

I would not creep along the coast but steer Out in mid-sea, by guidance of the stars.


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This page presents the quote "I would not creep along the coast but steer Out in mid-sea, by guidance of the stars.". Author of this quote is George Eliot. This quote is about coast, sea, sailor, stars, guidance,.