“Throw the lumber over, man! Let your boat of life be light packed with only what you need – a homely home and simple pleasure.” Who said it? Explain.

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Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)

“Throw the lumber over, man! Let your boat of life be light packed with only what you need – a homely home and simple pleasure.” Who said it? Explain.

(chapters 1 to 10, first term)

Asked by aromal s #376505 on 6/12/2014 9:05 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 6/12/2014 9:17 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 6/12/2014 9:17 AM

I think George says this. He wants them to travel light and get rid of the useless trappings of society they don't need. This also works as a metaphor for the lives of these guys.

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