20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 1954 quotes, page 2

Captain Nemo

The natives over there are cannibals. They eat liars with the same enthusiasm as they eat honest men.

Captain Nemo

There is hope for the future. When the world is ready for a new and better life, all this will someday come to pass... in God's good time.

Ned Land

There's one thing you ought to know, Professor: Nemo's cracked. I've yet to see the day you can make a deal with a mad dog. So while you're feeding him sugar, I'll be figuring a plan to muzzle him.

Captain Nemo

Think of it: On the surface, there is hunger and fear. Men still exercise unjust laws. They fight and tear one another to pieces. A mere few feet beneath the waves, their reign ceases, their evil drowns. Here on the ocean floor is the only independence. Here, I am free. Imagine what would happen if they controlled machines such as this submarine boat. Far better that they think there's a monster and hunt me with harpoons...