War is cruelty, and none can make it gentle.

It must be remembered that the sea is a great breeder of friendship. Two men who have known each other for twenty years find that twenty days at sea bring them nearer than ever they were before, or else estrange them.

Tomorrow is no man's gift.

There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance.

There's no credit in not doing what you don't want to do. There's no virtue in not falling, when you're not tempted.

Imagination is at the root of much that passes for love.

Nothing is so unproductive as the law. It is expensive whether you win or lose.