“A wise man can hear profit in the wind.”

Pel answers Quark’s suspicion of unexpected advice with a Rule of Acquisition about recognizing opportunity. This original harbor interpretation pairs the complete quotation with a loaded trader catching a breeze while larger vessels remain moored. A rust-red-sailed trader carries timber crates and tied bales through teal harbor water. Dark serif phrases sit within curling pale currents between stone quays and moored ships.