I have no objection to any person's religion, be it what it may, so long as that person does not kill or insult any other person, because that other person don't believe it also. But when a man's religion becomes really frantic; when it is a positive torment to him; and, in fine, makes this earth of ours an uncomfortable inn to lodge in; then I think it high time to take that individual aside and argue the point with him.

Praise when merited is not a boon: yet to a generous nature, is it pleasant to utter it.

We cannibals must help these Christians.

There is a savor of life and immortality in substantial fare. Like balloons, we are nothing till filled.

Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale... from hell's heart I stab at thee.

He seemed to take to me quite as naturally and unbiddenly as I to him; and when our smoke was over, he pressed his forehead against mine, clasped me round the waist, and said that henceforth we were married.

Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.