"The natives of New Holland may appear to some to be the most wretched people upon Earth, but in reality they are far happier than we Europeans."

"I can assert that the Natives are a very cowardly people."

"I have flogged men for less than what these natives dare to do in their insolence."

"These savages understand nothing but force, and it is by fear alone that they can be kept in check."

"I have taken possession of this land for His Majesty King George III, despite the natives' claims."