“Don't interrupt me while I'm interrupting.”

“Don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy, and the lash.”

“Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”

“I don't like mixing up moralities with mathematics.”

“If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”

“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”

“I've gotten more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.”