31) Never strive for competence. It's not important if you're the worst pirate people have ever heard of; what's important is that they've heard of you.
32) Dealing with governmental officials is a two-step process. First, bribe them. Second, steal back the bribe.
33) Whatever that slap across the face was for, you didn't deserve it. (Or possibly you did.)
34) Avoid gigantic, carnivorous sea monsters whenever possible.
35) Beautiful young ladies are made for kissing. Why else would they have lips? Consider what their other anatomical parts might be good for.
36) Strut.
37) Paprika adds flavor to any meal.
38) Wet gunpowder can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending upon which end of the pistol you're on.
39) When facing a hangman's noose, be of good cheer. Your mates will soon be there to rescue you (almost certainly).
40) If you are marooned in a limbo world for all eternity, do not despair. It's not the end of the world.