Quote of the day
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men
Tristan Jones

Born: May 8, 1924
Died: June 21, 1995 (aged 71)
Bio: Arthur Jones, pen name Tristan Jones was a British mariner and author. He spent most of his life at sea, first in the British Royal Navy, and then sailing in small yachts for various purposes, including self-appointed adventure trips.
Known for:
- The Incredible Voyage (1977)
- Saga of a Wayward Sailor (1979)
- Outward Leg (1985)
- The improbable voyage (1986)
- A steady trade (1982)