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Indignation at the Sophie‘s treatment was not confined to the sloop, but naturally it was strongest there, and as the crew heaved the capstan round to unmoor they sang a new song, a song that owed nothing whatever to Mr Mowett’s chaste muse.

Fuck old Harte, Fuck old Harte,
That red-faced son of a dry French fart.
Hey ho, stamp and go,
Stamp and go, stamp and go,
Hey ho, stamp and go.

The cross-legged fifer on the capstan-head lowered his pipe and sang the quiet solo part:

Says old Harte to his missis
O what do I see?
Bold Sophie’s commander
With his fiddle-dee-dee.

Then the deep cross rhythmical bellow again

Fuck old Harte, Fuck old Harte,
That one-eyed son of a blue French fart.

 

– Master and Commander – Patrick O’Brian

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Miles O’Brien: [on Bashir and Dax] I don’t get it. He’s interested, she’s interested… What’s the problem?

Worf: He is an overgrown child, and she is very… confused.

Miles O’Brien: It could still work.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 7: Episode 24 – “The Dogs of War”

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“And what would you say to Harry if you knew he was listening, Romulus?

“I’d tell him we’re all with him in spirit,” said Lupin, then hesitated slightly. “And I’d tell him to follow his instincts, which are good and nearly always right.”

Harry looked at Hermione, whose eyes were full of tears.

“Nearly always right,” she repeated.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K.Rowling

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Giles:  There are forty-three churches in Sunnydale? That seems a little excessive.

Willow:  It’s the extra evil vibe from the Hellmouth. Makes people pray harder.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2: Episode 10 – “What’s My Line, Part 2”

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Captain Harte saluted the quarter-deck with a sketchy motion towards his hat and stared with elaborate disgust at the grubby sideboys, the marines with their crossbelts awry, the heap of water-butts and Mr Dalziel’s little fat meek cream-coloured bitch, that had come forward into the only open space, and that there, apologizing to one and all, her ears, and whole person drooping, was in the act of making an immeasurable pool.

Master and Commander – Patrick O’Brian

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Quark: Did you know this Congress of Economic Meddlers actually passed legislation, making monopolies illegal? What’s the point of being in business if you can’t corner the market, gouge your customers?

Rom: There’s something to be said for keeping prices down by ensuring healthy competition. So – what’re you gonna do with the bar?

Quark: You can’t even dump industrial waste anymore because it might harm the natural habitat. I’m supposed to start worrying about animals now. Look how they live, wallowing in dirt, sleeping in trees. That’s not natural!

Rom: I suppose you could argue that Ferenginar’s biodiversity is a precious resource that belongs to everyone. So… what are you going to do with the bar?

Quark: And don’t even get me started about this whole ‘labor rights’ thing. What have we come to if you can’t demand sexual favors from the people in your employ?

Rom: Unharassed workers are productive workers. So, what-are-you-going-to-do-with-the-bar?

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 7: Episode 24 – “The Dogs of War”

Today’s Book: Before Tomorrowland

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“However, we continue to hear truly inspirational stories of wizards and witches risking their own safety to protect Muggle friends and neighbors, often without the Muggles’ knowledge. I’d like to appeal to all our listeners to emulate their example, perhaps by casting a protective charm over any Muggle dwellings in your street. Many lives could be saved if such simple measures are taken.”

“And what would you say, Royal, to those listeners who reply that in these dangerous times, it should be ‘Wizards first’?” asked Lee.

“I’d say that it’s one short step from ‘Wizards first’ to ‘Purebloods first,’ and then to ‘Death Eaters,'” replied Kinglsey. “We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling

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Buffy:  How is he?

Willow:  He’s shot! Are you okay?

Oz:  I, uh, I’m shot! Y’know. Wow! It’s odd! And painful.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2: Episode 10 – “What’s My Line, Part 2”

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Ever since Stephen Maturin had grown rich with their first prize he had constantly laid in great quantities of asafetida, castoreum and other substances, to make his medicines more revolting in taste, smell and texture than any others in the fleet; and he found it answered — his hardy patients knew with their entire beings that they were being physicked.

Master and Commander – Patrick O’Brian