“So you've not yet lit the last four boilers?” – J. Bruce Ismay, Titanic ... Movie Quotes Database

J. Bruce Ismay

So you've not yet lit the last four boilers?

Captain Edward J. Smith

No, I don't see the need. We are making excellent time.

J. Bruce Ismay

The press knows the size of Titanic, now I want them to marvel at her speed, too. We must give them something new to print. This maiden voyage of Titanic must make headlines!

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