Who said "In life, as at sea, you must read the conditions carefully."?

This quote is attributed to William Halsey.

In life, as at sea, you must read the conditions carefully. - William Halsey

"In life, as at sea, you must read the conditions carefully."

William Halsey Wisdom

Military Admiral American 1882–1959

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