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The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken

The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of science and the increase of knowledge. – William Bligh

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On the 28th the ships company received two months pay in advance, and on the following morning we worked out to St. Helens, where we were obliged to anchor. – William Bligh

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The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargements and rendered it very secure against any attempt which is not made with considerable force. – William Bligh

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strength
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If I was left to my own devices, you would see about ten T-shirts in rotation with maybe a few nice pairs of jeans – but I also like to look good. I like feeling really well put together, I just dont have the aptitude and the knowledge to do that. – Daniel Radcliffe

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Knowledge is going to make you stronger. Knowledge is going to let you control your life. Knowledge is going to give you the wisdom to teach their children. Knowledge is the thing that makes you smile in the face of disaster. – Avery Brooks

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He that hath knowledge spareth his words. – Francis Bacon

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Ignorance is never better than knowledge. – Enrico Fermi

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I took anatomy classes. I went to medical libraries and talked to doctors and nutritionists. I did the whole thing before using myself as a human guinea pig. – Marilu Henner

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