The skills I acquired from Slim Piggy's philosophy served me well, for they gave me a sense
of pace which I might not otherwise possess. I see people all about me who
have never
developed an adequate inner clock and who are never at one with the wind
because of it. The frantic individual tacks too soon, jumping from job to
job, friendship
to friendship, spouse to spouse, losing headway at every turn. The obtuse
individual remains on the same tack too long, investing too much time,
talent, and energy
in a course that takes him far from his avowed objective. But the seasoned
sailor stays on the same tack as long as it appears advantageous, and then,
at the
appropriate moment, pushes the tiller toward the sail and deftly changes
direction.

- Bode