A fleet of British ships at war are the best negotiators.

Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.

I am a Norfolk man and Glory in being so.

A ship's a fool to fight a fort.

I cannot command winds and weather.

Close with a Frenchman, but out-maneuver a Russian.