Dr Maturin Quotes

“Wit is the unexpected copulation of ideas.”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Hundred Days

“Vade retro, Satanas!”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Commodore

“In all cases they have held themselves well: they have, all, without the least consciousness or affectation, taken quite long strides for a woman, placing each foot directly in the line of its fellow, a wholly natural grace.”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Hundred Days