“It is not human to be wise,’ said Blood. ‘It is much more human to err, though perhaps exceptional to err on the side of mercy.”

“...it is human nature, I suppose, to be futile and ridiculous.”

“An intelligent observation of the facts of human existence will reveal to shallow-minded folk who sneer at the use of coincidence in the arts of fiction and drama that life itself is little more than a series of coincidences. Open the history of the past at whatsoever page you will, and there you shall find coincidence at work bringing about events that the merest chance might have averted. Indeed, coincidence may be defined as the very tool used by Fate to shape the destiny of men and nations. Observe it now at work in the affairs of Captain Blood and of some others.”

“[Blood upon killing Levasseur] ‘I think that cancels the articles between us,’ he said.”

“Take your time, now,’ said Mr. Blood. ‘I never knew speed made by overhaste.”

“There remained the sea, which is free to all, and particularly alluring to those who feel themselves at war with humanity.”

“Id is fery boedigal!" he said, his blue eyes twinkling. "Cabdain Blood is fond of boedry - you remember de abble-blossoms. So? Ha, ha!”