Sjors

“Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.”
― John Milton, Paradise Lost

“People are proud only when they have something to lose, and humble when they have something to gain.”
― Henry James, The American

“I do hope Diana don't savage Henage on the way back,' said Jack, 'You might not think it, but he is a very sensitive cove, and he feels harsh words extremely. I remember when his father called him a vile concupiscent waste-thrift whoremonger he brooded over it the whole evening.”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Yellow Admiral

“Why, sir," said he, looking about him, "what splendour I see: gold lace, breeches, cocked hats. Allow me to recommend a sandwich. And would you be contemplating an attack, at all?"
"It had crossed my mind, I must admit," said Jack. "Indeed, I may go so far as to say, that I am afraid a conflict is now virtually inevitable. Did you notice we have cleared for action?”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Mauritius Command