Of a larger appetite and more luck in satisfying it." His voice sounded harsh.

There was no levity in it.

"For, look you, they dream of making lucky voyages which will bring them more money, of becoming the mates of ships, of finding fortunes--in short, of being in a better position for preying on their fellows, of having all night in, good grub and somebody else to do the dirty work.

You and I are just like them.
There is no difference, except that we have eaten more and better.

I am eating them now, and you too.