"The ship's company will remember that I am your captain, your judge, and your jury. You do your duty and we may get a…"

"During the recent heavy weather, I've had the opportunity to watch all of you at work on deck and aloft. You don't kn…"

"[to a crewman who begs for water] I'll give you water. Mr. Morrison. Keel haul this man."

"Can you understand this, Mr. Byam? Discipline is the thing. A seaman's a seaman. A captain's a captain. And a midship…"

"[about Bligh] I've never known a better seaman, but as a man, he's a snake. He doesn't punish for discipline. He like…"

"[to Bligh] Now you've given your last command on this ship. We'll be men again if we hang for it."

"[to Bligh] I'll take my chance against the law. You'll take yours against the sea."

"[to Byam] When you're back in England with the fleet again, you'll hear the hue and cry against me. From now on, they…"

"[to Bligh]You have obtained degrees from the Navy, but you have not got our admiration"

"[to Christian] They respect but one law - the law of fear...I expect you to carry out whatever orders I give, wheneve…"