The newly-minted captain is told to let nothing stop him but to do nothing that would risk his ship or his crew.

The Navy speaks in symbols and you may suit what meaning you choose to the words.

Most men find [peace] entirely unlike what they had expected - like love...

The author says that when an angry impulse is not immediately expressed, it turns to melancholy.

What's wrong with (Captain) Jack Aubrey?""Everything, since he has a command and I have not.

The newly-minted captain admits the irony between the gold on his shoulders and the lack of gold in his pockets.

A day is a day. It’s just a measurement of time. Whether it’s a good day or a bad day is up to you. It’s all a matter of perception.

Spend time every day listening to what your muse is trying to tell you.

We all want to inspire! As we go on our life's journey, some people inspire us and in turn, we would like to do something to inspire other people.

As you get older, your voice changes, as well. Your voice should be able to last as long as you last.

What I love about Coulson is that he manages to do that and he manages to wrangle the diva superheroes, and really keep a sense of humor about it. And, you can tell that he really loves his job.

The first time I ever screamed at someone was in a scene, and I'd never screamed at someone in my life.

How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.

Sometimes I just... want to see it again. Want to see you awake.

Those who are pleased with the fewest things know the least, as those who are pleased with everything know nothing.

Memoir is the art of inventing the truth.