"It was like walking into a treasure trove of books, hoarded by pirate librarians."
- Pseudonymous Bosch
"This is where people misunderstand war. When you attack another country for its resources, you are the pirate. But when you protect your country from the pirates, you are the hero."
- Suzy Kassem
"It was a dark story."
- Joseph Conrad
"Shandy looked ahead. Blackbeard, apparently willing to get the explanation later, had picked up his oars and was rowing again. 'May I presume to suggest,' yelled Shandy giddily to Davies, 'that we pre..."
- Tim Powers
"He danced across my heart like a pirate,Constantly discovering my secrets,Turning over every hidden treasure,Drowning me in his fantasy."
- Tanzy Sayadi
"War is ruthless murder, yet it is justifiable only when a country is defending its turf from outside intruders. To convince soldiers to attack another country for no other reason than greed or strateg..."
"In my dream I drank fully of water, but when I woke, I was thirsty." Ned Low"
- Patricia Goodwin
"Larger than life character; a couple of hundred years ago he would have been a pirate. "When in evil company, try to blend in" - that was one of his."
- Garth Ennis
"Life's pretty good, and why wouldn't it be? I'm a pirate, after all"
- Johnny Depp
"Mr. Bird flung his food away and leaped to his feet, glaring around at no one in particular. 'I am not a dog!' he shouted agrily, his gold earrings flashing in the firelight."