Zheng He

Military Admiral Chinese 1371 – 1433

Chinese admiral; led treasure voyages; explored Indian Ocean and Africa.

378 quotes

"The greatest navigation occurs not at sea, but in the navigation of human relationships upon return."
Relationships
"To sail is to participate in something greater than oneself; this participation is the foundation of all meaning."
"A captain's legacy is not measured in miles traveled, but in the men he has inspired and the dreams he has sparked."
"The ocean respects courage, but honors wisdom; the greatest sailors possess both in equal measure."
"To navigate successfully requires releasing the need to control and embracing the art of adjustment."
"Every voyage begins with a single step into uncertainty; every great life follows the same path."
Adventure
"The sea is patient with those who respect it; impatient with those who underestimate it."
"A crew's morale rises not with favorable winds, but with a captain who remains steady in all weathers."
Leadership
"To sail beyond the known world is to accept that you may not return as the same person who departed."
Change
"The greatest treasure is not gold or spices, but the knowledge that one has lived fully and courageously."
"Navigation by stars teaches that even in darkness, there is light for those who know where to look."
Faith
"A ship's course is set not solely by the captain, but by the combined efforts of all who serve upon it."
"To explore distant shores is to understand that all people, though different, share common hopes and fears."
"The sea does not forgive those who are careless, but it rewards those who are prepared and respectful."
"A captain who remembers his own journey as a crew member commands with greater wisdom and compassion."
"Every horizon reached reveals another horizon beyond; so too does every accomplishment reveal new possibilities."
"To sail is to learn that the greatest obstacles become the greatest teachers."
Wisdom
"The ocean teaches that life's journey is not about the destination, but about who we become in the traveling."
Life