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.

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.

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.

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.

The Saviour of the light liberates soul into the light.

In societies that profess some respect for law, suspects are apprehended and brought to fair trial. I stress 'suspects.'

From inanimate object, to microorganism, to plant, to insect, to animal, to human, there is an evolving level of intelligence.

What men owe to the love and help of good women can never be told.

Those who are filled with the love of Christ do not seek to force others to do better, they inspire others to do better.

They've taken the foot off Johnny Grubb. Uh, they've taken the shoe off Johnny Grubb.

You know, it's kind of hard because I really - I see kids on their Rollerblades and their bikes, and just running around, climbing trees, and I used to do that. And I loved doing that.

Ultimately it's the public nature of those projects that I most enjoy. Museums are more than just places to view art, they're also civic and social centers.

If Communism goes, I've still got the U.S. House of Representatives.

Liberty finds no refuge in a jurisprudence of doubt.