Had we taken ten sails, and let the eleventh to escape, being able to get at her, I could never have called it well done.

It is my turn now; and if I come back, it is yours.

Frigates are the eyes of a fleet.

Thank God I have done my duty.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.