Aboard Quotes

“… and the Baudelaire orphans climbed aboard, turning the tables of their lives and breaking their unfortunate cycle for the very first time.”
― Lemony Snicket, The Grim Grotto

“Ex ‘Fleet man?”
“He was a full Commander, last I heard, sir.”
“Interesting.” Falconer commented. “Get me his specs. If I have to take him aboard my ship, I want to know all about him.”
She swallowed. “Yes sir.”
Falconer returned his attention to Nordyke.
“What’s their location?”
“They’re about a week outside the Hermes system, Captain.”
“Helm, set a course – best possible speed!”
“Um – sir, we’re on conversion drive at the moment.” The helmsman reported.
“I know, Linson – d’you think I’m senile?”
“No, sir – I…” The young helmsman stammered.
“I did say ‘best possible speed’, didn’t I?”
“Yes, sir.”
― Christina Engela, Blachart

“I've been living for too long abroad and aboard,
Methinking the concept of being grounded or floored.”
― Ana Claudia Antunes, The Tao of Physical and Spiritual

“The results of President Trump’s actions are now associated with the deaths of 176 innocent people aboard a Boeing 737.”
― Steven Magee

“As a researcher, I am curious to know the rates of masturbation aboard the International Space Station (ISS).”
― Steven Magee