The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge.

The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.

On the 28th the ship's company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helen's, where we were obliged to anchor.

Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound.

To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader.

There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish and Portuguese settlements.

All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds.

Democracy means government by the uneducated while aristocracy means government by the badly educated.

There are two unknowns in the World. The Poles and the Turks!

The experiencing self lives its life continuously. It has moments of experience, one after the other.

You might be a redneck if your wife keeps a can of Vienna sausage in her purse.

I must go down to the sea again For the call of the running tide It's a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.

The stories I write are often literal to events that have happened or observations that I've made, and sometimes they're fantastical.

When you really want to show some love, keep the flowers and say it with spaghetti.

Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt, loyal criticism will have beneficial effects.

For as long as there's anyone to ask 'Why?' the answer will always be, 'Why not?

It is good to be on your guard against an Englishman who speaks French perfectly; he is very likely to be a card-sharper or an attache in the diplomatic service.